Merlin vs Austyn

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 #2,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Great, magnificent, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Austyn Rank #2,282

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2282 for Austyn.

Is Merlin or Austyn more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Austyn at #2282 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Austyn mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Austyn means "Great, magnificent, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Merlin and Austyn boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Austyn is primarily a boy name.