Lemuel vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Lemuel or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Merlin mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Lemuel and Merlin boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.