Merlin vs Lyon

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 #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Lyon mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Merlin and Lyon boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.