Rip vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rip

Boy #2,118 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ripe, free"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Rip Rank #2,118

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #2118 for Rip.

Is Rip or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Rip at #2118 in the United States.

What do Rip and Merlin mean?

Rip means "ripe, free" (Dutch origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Rip and Merlin boy or girl names?

Rip is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.