Merlin vs Johnathon

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 #2,079 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Johnathon Rank #2,079

Johnathon is more popular, ranked #2079 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Johnathon more popular?

Johnathon is more popular, ranked #2079 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Johnathon mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Johnathon means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merlin and Johnathon boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Johnathon is primarily a boy name.