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Merlin Meaning

    

What does Merlin mean?

The name Merlin is of English origin.

The meaning of Merlin is "small falcon".

Merlin is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Mer-lin.

The Given Name Merlin

Merlin is a form of Myrddin. See Myrddin for further details.

Merlin is quite a chic name and a welcome find.

A wonderfully distinctive name.

Merlin is also great as a middle name.

Merlin falls into the bird name category.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Merlin Olsen.

Merlin Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 2,329 in baby name popularity for boys with 57 occurrences. It ranked 8,922 in baby name popularity for girls with 12 occurrences.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 2,404 in baby name popularity for boys with 54 occurrences. It ranked 8,113 in baby name popularity for girls with 14 occurrences.

Want to see how Merlin sizes up? How it compares to some other names? Then check out the Merlin Name Popularity Page.

Merlin Related Names

Merlin is a form of Myrddin.

The name Merlyn is a form of Merlin.

Famous Merlins

  • Merlin Olsen ~ Football Player

Merlin Numerology

What will your new littleMerlin be like?

It may all be in the numbers.

The numbers that make up your child's name.

Numerology may give you some insight.

Children named Merlin are often nice and willing but most of all they are read more >>

Merlin Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Merlin in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Merlin.

Just for fun, see the name Merlin in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Merlin in Nautical Flags page.