Merlin vs Adley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Boy #1,946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is just, justice of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Adley Rank #1,946

Adley is more popular, ranked #1946 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Adley more popular?

Adley is more popular, ranked #1946 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Adley mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Adley means "God is just, justice of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merlin and Adley boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Adley is primarily a boy name.