Merlin vs Octavius

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 #2,013 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth-born"

Origin: Latin

Roman English American Italian

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Octavius Rank #2,013

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Octavius more popular?

Octavius is more popular, ranked #2013 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Octavius mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Octavius means "eighth-born" (Latin origin).

Are Merlin and Octavius boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Octavius is primarily a boy name.