What origin is the name Marlin?

Marlin comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Marlin a popular name?

Marlin is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Marlin?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Marlin — for example Mason, Jackson, Carter. You can browse more on our english names page.

Marlin

Q: Is Marlin a rare name?

Yes. Marlin does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Marlin

Marlin

Unisex

english

2 syllables

Marlin is an english unisex name meaning "An English name that serves as a form of Merle; it can also carry the meaning of 'bitter' from its linguistic roots.".

The meaning of Marlin is "An English name that serves as a form of Merle; it can also carry the meaning of 'bitter' from its linguistic roots." — a unisex name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name that serves as a form of Merle; it can also carry the meaning of 'bitter' from its linguistic roots.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Marlin

Very rare in US records

What does Marlin mean?

Marlin is a unisex name of english origin meaning "An English name that serves as a form of Merle; it can also carry the meaning of 'bitter' from its linguistic roots.".