Merlin vs Auden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Boy #1,900 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend"

Origin: Old English

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Auden Rank #1,900

Auden is more popular, ranked #1900 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Auden more popular?

Auden is more popular, ranked #1900 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Auden mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Auden means "old friend" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Auden boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Auden is primarily a boy name.