Merlin vs Amor

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 #2,065 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"love"

Origin: Latin

Spanish Portuguese Italian French African

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Amor Rank #2,065

Amor is more popular, ranked #2065 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Amor more popular?

Amor is more popular, ranked #2065 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Amor mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Amor means "love" (Latin origin).

Are Merlin and Amor boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Amor is primarily a boy name.