Merlin vs Arley

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 #2,054 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hare meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Arley Rank #2,054

Arley is more popular, ranked #2054 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Arley more popular?

Arley is more popular, ranked #2054 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Arley mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Arley means "hare meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Arley boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Arley is primarily a boy name.