Merlin vs Pax

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 #1,983 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peace"

Origin: Latin

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Pax Rank #1,983

Pax is more popular, ranked #1983 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Pax more popular?

Pax is more popular, ranked #1983 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Pax mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Pax means "peace" (Latin origin).

Are Merlin and Pax boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Pax is primarily a boy name.