Merlin vs Raleigh

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 #2,257 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deer meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Raleigh Rank #2,257

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2257 for Raleigh.

Is Merlin or Raleigh more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Raleigh at #2257 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Raleigh mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Raleigh means "deer meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Raleigh boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Raleigh is primarily a boy name.