At a glance
Merlin ranks #456 for dogs and #186 for cats. It is almost always a boy's name (96% male). It is most popular with Chihuahuas.
How popular is Merlin?
#456dog name of 19,856
1 in 1,653male dogs
241dogs in the records
#186cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 4%Boys 88%Not recorded 8%
4% girls · 96% boys among 220 dogs with a recorded sex
Merlin over the years
RisingDogs named Merlin per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 18 named Merlin
- 16 named Merlin
- Affenpinschers13 named Merlin
- 11 named Merlin
- 10 named Merlin
Names that sound like Merlin
Questions
Is Merlin a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a boy's name (96% male).
How popular is Merlin for dogs?
Merlin is the #456 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 241 dogs in public records. The name is rising.
How do you pronounce Merlin?
Merlin is said in 2 syllables: Mer·lin. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Merlin?
Marlin, Marlon and Marlyn sound similar.
What breeds are often named Merlin?
Chihuahuas, Labrador Retrievers and Affenpinschers are the breeds most often called Merlin.