Merlin vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Lex Rank #2,214

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2214 for Lex.

Is Merlin or Lex more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Lex at #2214 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Lex mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Merlin and Lex boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.