Merlin vs Tyce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

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Boy #2,037 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"firebrand, burning torch"

Origin: Old French

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Merlin Rank #2,083

Tyce Rank #2,037

Tyce is more popular, ranked #2037 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Merlin or Tyce more popular?

Tyce is more popular, ranked #2037 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Merlin and Tyce mean?

Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin). Tyce means "firebrand, burning torch" (Old French origin).

Are Merlin and Tyce boy or girl names?

Merlin is primarily a boy name. Tyce is primarily a boy name.