Merlin vs Clement

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 #2,262 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mild, merciful"

Origin: Latin

French English German Italian Catholic

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Clement Rank #2,262

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2262 for Clement.

Is Merlin or Clement more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Clement at #2262 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Clement mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Clement means "mild, merciful" (Latin origin).

Are Merlin and Clement boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Clement is primarily a boy name.