Merlin vs Dan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Dan Rank #1,931

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Dan more popular?

Dan is more popular, ranked #1931 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Dan mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merlin and Dan boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.