Merlin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Merlin Name at a Glance

Name	Merlin
Meaning	Hawk. From the sea fortress. In Arthurian legend, Merlin Ambrosius was adviser/mentor to King Arthur.
Origin	Welsh
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Merlin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Merlin means “Hawk. From the sea fortress. In Arthurian legend, Merlin Ambrosius was adviser/mentor to King Arthur”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Merlin Name Origin

Our database records Merlin under Welsh origin. Browse more Welsh baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Merlin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Merlin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Merlin

When considering Merlin for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.