Merlin vs Lysander

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 #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Literary Classical

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Lysander Rank #2,200

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Is Merlin or Lysander more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Lysander mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Merlin and Lysander boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Lysander is primarily a boy name.