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Merlin Meaning and Origin
Merlin is French given name meaning Merlin is a name of Celtic origin, meaning "sea fortress.".
Merlin is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.
Merlin is currently #2732 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.
Famous people named Merlin are .
Merlin is a 6 letters name with syllables.
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Merlin
Merlin name meaning
Merlin is a name of Celtic origin, meaning "sea fortress."
Merlin name origin
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6 letter namePopularity
Merlin is ranked #2732 most popular baby boy name in 2022
Gender chart
In 2022, 81% of babies named Merlin were boys
In 2022, 19% of babies named Merlin were girls
In 2022, 19% of babies named Merlin were girls
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Merlin - FAQ
What is the meaning of the name Merlin?
The meaning of the name Merlin is Merlin is a name of Celtic origin, meaning "sea fortress.".
What is the origin of the name Merlin?
The origin of the name Merlin is French .
Is Merlin a girl or boy name?
The name Merlin is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 81.36% of babies called Merlin were boys, 18.64% of babies called Merlin were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Merlin?
According to statistics, Merlin is ranked 2732th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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