Merlin vs Dave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Dave Rank #2,019

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Dave more popular?

Dave is more popular, ranked #2019 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Dave mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merlin and Dave boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.