Merlin vs Chayce

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 #2,171 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to hunt, to chase"

Origin: Old French

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Chayce Rank #2,171

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2171 for Chayce.

Is Merlin or Chayce more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Chayce at #2171 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Chayce mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Chayce means "to hunt, to chase" (Old French origin).

Are Merlin and Chayce boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Chayce is primarily a boy name.