Merlin vs Clinton

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 #1,935 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hilltop estate"

Origin: Old English

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Clinton Rank #1,935

Clinton is more popular, ranked #1935 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Clinton more popular?

Clinton is more popular, ranked #1935 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Clinton mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Clinton means "hilltop estate" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Clinton boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Clinton is primarily a boy name.