Merlin vs Skye

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 #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Scandinavian American

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Skye Rank #2,268

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2268 for Skye.

Is Merlin or Skye more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Skye at #2268 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Skye mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Skye means "Isle of Skye, Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Merlin and Skye boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Skye is primarily a boy name.