Merlin vs Elton

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 #2,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Elton Rank #2,085

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2085 for Elton.

Is Merlin or Elton more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Elton at #2085 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Elton mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Elton means "old settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Elton boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Elton is primarily a boy name.