Merlin vs Darell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Boy #1,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy)"

Origin: Norman French

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Darell Rank #1,952

Darell is more popular, ranked #1952 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Darell more popular?

Darell is more popular, ranked #1952 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Darell mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Darell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy)" (Norman French origin).

Are Merlin and Darell boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Darell is primarily a boy name.