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 Welsh origin meaning "From the Welsh name Myrddin, possibly meaning 'sea fortress'.".

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 Welsh name Myrddin, possibly meaning 'sea fortress'.

Origin

Welsh

Gender

Boy

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How Popular is Merlin?

Boy names 45,168 names

35% more popular

Welsh names 920 names

68% more popular

Boy Welsh names 498 names

62% more popular

Names starting with M 7,210 names

25% more popular

What Does Merlin Mean?

Merlin is a boy name of Welsh origin meaning "From the Welsh name Myrddin, possibly meaning 'sea fortress'.". It is widely used in Welsh communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Merlin has 6 letters and 2 syllables. It ranks in the top 38% of boy Welsh names. This name has Welsh 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!