Merlin vs Brigham

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 #2,191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bridge homestead"

Origin: Old English

American English Mormon/LDS

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Brigham Rank #2,191

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2191 for Brigham.

Is Merlin or Brigham more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Brigham at #2191 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Brigham mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Brigham means "bridge homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Brigham boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Brigham is primarily a boy name.