How popular is the name Merlin?

Merlin has a popularity rate of 68,948 and currently ranks #3634 on BabyNameLore.

What are alternative spellings of Merlin?

Alternative spellings of Merlin include Rlyn, Merlynn, Merlinn.

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Q: What does the name Merlin mean?

Merlin is a boy name of French origin meaning "From the hill over the sea, From the sea fort|Hawk".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Merlin?

The lucky number associated with Merlin is 5. The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

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Meaning

From the hill over the sea, From the sea fort|Hawk

Origin

French

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Merlin?

Boy names 52,828 names

38% more popular

French names 2,730 names

84% more popular Popular

Boy French names 785 names

79% more popular Popular

Names starting with M 8,479 names

27% more popular

What Does Merlin Mean?

Merlin is a boy name of French origin meaning "From the hill over the sea, From the sea fort|Hawk". It is widely used in French communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Merlin has 6 letters and 2 syllables. It ranks in the top 21% of boy French names. This name has French origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: MER lin

Numerology

Lucky Number 5

The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!