Sir vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

American English Caribbean

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Sir Rank #1,964

Merlin Rank #2,083

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #2083 for Merlin.

Is Sir or Merlin more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Merlin at #2083 in the United States.

What do Sir and Merlin mean?

Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Sir and Merlin boy or girl names?

Sir is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.