Merlin vs Lathan

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 #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Lathan Rank #2,198

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2198 for Lathan.

Is Merlin or Lathan more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Lathan at #2198 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Lathan mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Merlin and Lathan boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.