Jarvis vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jarvis

Boy #2,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear servant"

Origin: Old Germanic via Old French

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Jarvis Rank #2,024

Merlin Rank #2,083

Jarvis is more popular, ranked #2024 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Jarvis or Merlin more popular?

Jarvis is more popular, ranked #2024 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Jarvis and Merlin mean?

Jarvis means "spear servant" (Old Germanic via Old French origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Jarvis and Merlin boy or girl names?

Jarvis is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.