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Murlin

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How to Pronounce Murlin

Pronounced MUR-lin /ˈmɜrlɪn/Medium

Meaning: Murlin is a variant spelling of Merlin, the wise wizard of Arthurian legend, whose name comes through Latin from the Welsh Myrddin, linked to a place meaning sea fort. The u spelling mirrors a common American pronunciation.Low

In 30 seconds: Murlin is a rare boy's name, a spelling of Merlin, the legendary wizard. It saw quiet use in the early twentieth century (said MUR-lin).
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Origin LowWelsh
MeaningMurlin is a variant spelling of Merlin, the wise wizard of Arthurian legend, whose name comes through Latin from the Welsh Myrddin, linked to a place meaning sea fort. The u spelling mirrors a common American pronunciation.
U.S. rank (1953)#3675 ↘ Falling
1953 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 321

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192719121953

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Murlin is a spelling of Merlin, from the Welsh Myrddin, tied to a coastal fort. The u reflects how many Americans said the name aloud.

It was never common, given to only about twenty boys a year at most, clustering around the late nineteen-twenties. A Murlin from then would be a great-grandfather today.

Did you know? Murlin recalls Merlin, the counselor of King Arthur, whose Welsh name Myrddin was reshaped by medieval writers into the familiar form.
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Murlin — Spelling of Merlin (Welsh Myrddin, sea fort); Arthurian legend

Variations

MerlinMerlynMarlin

Nicknames

MurlLin

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If you like Murlin…

Merlin— the standard spelling of the name
Marlin— a like-sounding boy's name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Murlin mean?

It is a spelling of Merlin, from the Welsh Myrddin, linked to a sea fort.

How do you pronounce Murlin?

It is said MUR-lin /ˈmɜrlɪn/, two syllables stressed at the front.

Is Murlin a boy or girl name?

Murlin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Murlin?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about twenty boys a year around the late nineteen-twenties.

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