Brigham vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brigham

Boy #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Brigham Rank #2,191

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Brigham or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Brigham and Merlin mean?

Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Brigham and Merlin boy or girl names?

Brigham is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.