Merlin vs Eldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Boy #2,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Ella's hill, Elli's hill"

Origin: Old English

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Eldon Rank #2,248

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2248 for Eldon.

Is Merlin or Eldon more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Eldon at #2248 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Eldon mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Eldon means "Ella's hill, Elli's hill" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Eldon boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Eldon is primarily a boy name.