Merlin vs Floyd

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 #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Floyd Rank #2,176

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Merlin or Floyd more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Floyd mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Merlin and Floyd boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.