Merlin vs Jarrett

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 #2,173 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"variant of Garrett/Gerald"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Jarrett Rank #2,173

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2173 for Jarrett.

Is Merlin or Jarrett more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Jarrett at #2173 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Jarrett mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Jarrett means "variant of Garrett/Gerald" (Germanic origin).

Are Merlin and Jarrett boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Jarrett is primarily a boy name.