Skye vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Skye

Boy #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English Scandinavian American

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Skye Rank #2,268

Merlin Rank #2,083

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

Is Skye or Merlin more popular?

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

What do Skye and Merlin mean?

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

Are Skye and Merlin boy or girl names?

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