What origin is the name Merlin?

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

Is Merlin a popular name?

Merlin 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 sister names for Merlin?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Merlin — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Merlin

Q: Is Merlin a rare name?

Yes. Merlin 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 Merlin

Merlin

Boy

english

2 syllables

Merlin is an english boy's name meaning "By the sea; falcon; from the hill over the sea; hawk. from the sea fortress. in arthurian legend, merlin ambrosius was adviser/mentor to king arthur".

The meaning of Merlin is "By the sea; falcon; from the hill over the sea; hawk. from the sea fortress. in arthurian legend, merlin ambrosius was adviser/mentor to king arthur" — a boy name of english origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

By the sea; falcon; from the hill over the sea; hawk. from the sea fortress. in arthurian legend, merlin ambrosius was adviser/mentor to king arthur

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Merlin

Very rare in US records

What does Merlin mean?

Merlin is a boy name of english origin meaning "By the sea; falcon; from the hill over the sea; hawk. from the sea fortress. in arthurian legend, merlin ambrosius was adviser/mentor to king arthur".