Merlin vs Aswin

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 #43,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Seventh Hindu calendar month"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Aswin Rank #43,800

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #43800 for Aswin.

Is Merlin or Aswin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Aswin at #43800 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Aswin mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Aswin means "Seventh Hindu calendar month" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Merlin and Aswin boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Aswin is primarily a boy name.