Merlin vs Jed

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 #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Jed Rank #1,993

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Jed more popular?

Jed is more popular, ranked #1993 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Jed mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merlin and Jed boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.