Klay vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Klay

Boy #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Klay Rank #2,112

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2112 for Klay.

Is Klay or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Klay at #2112 in the United States.

What do Klay and Merlin mean?

Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Klay and Merlin boy or girl names?

Klay is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.