Merlin vs Marlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Girl #6,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake"

Origin: Hebrew/Welsh

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Marlyn Rank #6,350

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #6350 for Marlyn.

Is Merlin or Marlyn more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Marlyn at #6350 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Marlyn mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Marlyn means "beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake" (Hebrew/Welsh origin).

Are Merlin and Marlyn boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Marlyn is primarily a girl name.