Damara vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damara

Girl #8,716 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gentle girl, gentle woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Biblical American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,716
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dara, Dami, Mara

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Merlin

Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English French Medieval

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,083
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Merl

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Popularity Comparison

Damara Rank #8,716
Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #8716 for Damara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damara ___

  • Damara Rose
  • Damara Jean
  • Damara Lynn
  • Damara Grace
  • Damara Faith
  • Damara Anne

Merlin ___

  • Merlin James
  • Merlin Arthur
  • Merlin Rhys
  • Merlin Stone
  • Merlin Grey
  • Merlin Forest

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damara

Damaris Amara Tamara Miriam Lydia

If you choose Merlin

Arthur Guinevere Lancelot Morgan Tristan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damara or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Damara at #8716 in the United States.

What do Damara and Merlin mean?

Damara means "gentle girl, gentle woman" (Greek origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Damara and Merlin boy or girl names?

Damara is primarily a girl name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.

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