What origin is the name Merwyn?

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

Is Merwyn a popular name?

Merwyn 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 Merwyn?

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

Merwyn

Q: Is Merwyn a rare name?

Yes. Merwyn 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 Merwyn

Merwyn

Boy

english

2 syllables

Merwyn is an english boy's name meaning "An English name meaning a famous friend. It is considered a variant of the name Merlin, famous from Arthurian legends.".

Parents who choose Merwyn pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English name meaning a famous friend. It is considered a variant of the name Merlin, famous from Arthurian legends.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English name meaning a famous friend. It is considered a variant of the name Merlin, famous from Arthurian legends.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Merwyn

Very rare in US records

What does Merwyn mean?

Merwyn is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English name meaning a famous friend. It is considered a variant of the name Merlin, famous from Arthurian legends.".