Merlin vs Addison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Boy #1,937 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Adam"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Addison Rank #1,937

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Addison more popular?

Addison is more popular, ranked #1937 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Addison mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Addison means "son of Adam" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Addison boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Addison is primarily a boy name.