Merlin vs Holt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Holt Rank #1,918

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Holt more popular?

Holt is more popular, ranked #1918 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Holt mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Holt boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.