Marlyn vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlyn

Girl #6,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake"

Origin: Hebrew/Welsh

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Marlyn Rank #6,350

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #6350 for Marlyn.

Is Marlyn or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Marlyn at #6350 in the United States.

What do Marlyn and Merlin mean?

Marlyn means "beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake" (Hebrew/Welsh origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Marlyn and Merlin boy or girl names?

Marlyn is primarily a girl name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.