Merlin vs Austen

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 #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Austen Rank #1,986

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Austen more popular?

Austen is more popular, ranked #1986 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Austen mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Merlin and Austen boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.