Gender: Female
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Uncertain meaning; possibly related to 'sea' and 'born'. In Arthurian legend
Pronunciation: MUR-lin, /ˈmɜːrlɪn/, M AH R L AH N
Popularity Rank: #15,926
Derived from the Welsh name Myrddin, which is of uncertain meaning. It may be related to Old Welsh mer meaning 'sea' combined with a Celtic element meaning 'born'. In Arthurian legend, Merlin is a wizard and mentor to King Arthur.
The name Merlyn is of Welsh origin and means Uncertain meaning; possibly related to 'sea' and 'born'. In Arthurian legend, Merlin is a wizard and mentor to King Arthur., Small Falcon, Sea Fort, Blackbird. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Merlyn is commonly found in United States of America, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and 69 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MUR-lin
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmɜːrlɪn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AH R L AH N
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Merlyn is recorded 2,778 times globally, ranking it as the 15,926th most common name worldwide.
Merlyn is most prevalent in United States of America, with 497 occurrences, making it the 5,050th most popular name in the country.
In Philippines, the name Merlyn is found among 1 in every 1445 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #5,050 | 1 : 3,640 |
| Saudi Arabia | #9,054 | 1 : 10,873 |
| Kuwait | #2,168 | 1 : 3,252 |
| South Africa | #7,158 | 1 : 13,323 |
| Philippines | #753 | 1 : 1,445 |
| Colombia | #7,367 | 1 : 9,278 |
| Guatemala | #1,535 | 1 : 1,850 |
| Singapore | #3,023 | 1 : 5,330 |
| Malaysia | #10,188 | 1 : 20,312 |
| United Arab Emirates | #7,136 | 1 : 10,700 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Merlyn from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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