Merlin

Pronunciation: [ m-ERL-ihn ]

Girl Name #8,673 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Merlin is a girl name, recorded for 13 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ERL-ihn.

Parents who love the name Merlin often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #8,673
Total SSA Count: 13

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie Merlie

Also a Boy Name

Merlin is also used as a boy name, ranked #2083.

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Meta Melissa Melvina Meda Mertie Mellie Metta Melinda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merlin

Is Merlin a boy or girl name?

Merlin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #8673. As a boy name, it is ranked #2083. Merlin is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Merlin?

Merlin is pronounced m-ERL-ihn.

How popular is the name Merlin?

Merlin is currently ranked #8673 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Merlin?

Common nicknames for Merlin include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merlie.

Is Merlin a common or rare name?

Merlin is an uncommon name, ranked #8673 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Merlin

Merlin is a girl name .

Is Merlin a boy or girl name? Merlin is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #8,673 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #2,083. Merlin is more commonly used as a boy name.

Merlin is currently ranked #8,673 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Merlin include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Merlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.