Merlin vs Edric

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 #2,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prosperous ruler"

Origin: Old English

English Anglo-Saxon Welsh

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Edric Rank #2,110

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2110 for Edric.

Is Merlin or Edric more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Edric at #2110 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Edric mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Edric means "prosperous ruler" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Edric boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Edric is primarily a boy name.