Merlin vs Callaway

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 #2,186 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pebbly place, stony path"

Origin: Old English

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Callaway Rank #2,186

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2186 for Callaway.

Is Merlin or Callaway more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Callaway at #2186 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Callaway mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Callaway means "pebbly place, stony path" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Callaway boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Callaway is primarily a boy name.