Callaway vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callaway

Boy #2,186 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pebbly place, stony path"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Callaway Rank #2,186

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2186 for Callaway.

Is Callaway or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Callaway at #2186 in the United States.

What do Callaway and Merlin mean?

Callaway means "pebbly place, stony path" (Old English origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Callaway and Merlin boy or girl names?

Callaway is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.