What origin is the name Merlyn?

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

Is Merlyn a popular name?

Merlyn 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 Merlyn?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Merlyn — for example Liam, Aiden, Aidan. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Merlyn

Q: Is Merlyn a rare name?

Yes. Merlyn 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 Merlyn

Merlyn

Unisex

irish

2 syllables

Merlyn is an irish unisex name meaning "Blackbird; the falcon; from the hill over the sea; sea fortress. in arthurian mythology the wizard merlin was king arthurs mentor".

The meaning of Merlyn is "Blackbird; the falcon; from the hill over the sea; sea fortress. in arthurian mythology the wizard merlin was king arthurs mentor" — a unisex name of irish origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Blackbird; the falcon; from the hill over the sea; sea fortress. in arthurian mythology the wizard merlin was king arthurs mentor

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Merlyn

Very rare in US records

What does Merlyn mean?

Merlyn is a unisex name of irish origin meaning "Blackbird; the falcon; from the hill over the sea; sea fortress. in arthurian mythology the wizard merlin was king arthurs mentor".