Merlin vs Ellison

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 #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Ellison Rank #2,058

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Ellison more popular?

Ellison is more popular, ranked #2058 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Ellison mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin).

Are Merlin and Ellison boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Ellison is primarily a boy name.