Merlin vs Koby

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 #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Israeli

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Koby Rank #2,066

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Koby more popular?

Koby is more popular, ranked #2066 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Koby mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merlin and Koby boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.