Merlin vs Mavrick

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 #1,892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nonconformist, free spirit"

Origin: American English

American English

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Mavrick Rank #1,892

Mavrick is more popular, ranked #1892 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Mavrick more popular?

Mavrick is more popular, ranked #1892 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Mavrick mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Mavrick means "nonconformist, free spirit" (American English origin).

Are Merlin and Mavrick boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Mavrick is primarily a boy name.