Merlin vs Reeves

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 #2,185 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of the reeve, estate manager"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Reeves Rank #2,185

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2185 for Reeves.

Is Merlin or Reeves more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Reeves at #2185 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Reeves mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Reeves means "son of the reeve, estate manager" (Old English origin).

Are Merlin and Reeves boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Reeves is primarily a boy name.