US Popularity:5050
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:sea fortress
From King Arthur’s right-hand wizard to the smallest falcons in the world, Merlin is a common name across the globe. Derived from the name Myrddin, Merlin is a baby boy name of Welsh origin, meaning “sea fortress.” From the medieval era to World War II, forts have been used to defend nations against enemy ships and planes. Whether you adore these forts or the powerful symbolism behind them, baby Merlin can be your mighty protector every day.

Merlin Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Merlin is currently #2126 on The Bump
Boy:Merlin is currently #641 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Merlin is currently #5050 in U.S. births
Boy:Merlin is currently #1520 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#5050
in 2022
- 1020
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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