Merlin vs Arlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Boy #6,319 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle, nobleman"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Arlyn Rank #6,319

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #6319 for Arlyn.

Is Merlin or Arlyn more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Arlyn at #6319 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Arlyn mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Arlyn means "eagle, nobleman" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Merlin and Arlyn boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Arlyn is primarily a boy name.