👶 Boy Name Welsh · European

Merlin

Pronunciation /MERL-in/

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“hawk”

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Meaning of Merlin

Merlin is a boy name of European origin, popular among Welsh families. It means “sea fortress, hawk”.

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Popularity
76/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
24/100
Pronunciation
88/100

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#79#102#1242015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
2026 Rank
#79

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🎨 Nicknames for Merlin

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Mer Merl Mery Merli

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📊 Merlin Name Profile

Meaninghawk
OriginWelsh · European
Gender👶 Boy Name
First LetterM
Letters6
Syllables2
Popularity76/100
Registry Popularity76/100

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