Flint vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

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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Flint Rank #1,981

Merlin Rank #2,083

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Flint or Merlin more popular?

Flint is more popular, ranked #1981 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Flint and Merlin mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Flint and Merlin boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.