Lysander vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lysander

Boy #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Literary Classical

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Lysander Rank #2,200

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Lysander or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Lysander and Merlin mean?

Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Lysander and Merlin boy or girl names?

Lysander is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.