Merlyn
Welsh
"sea fortress"
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Updated Tue May 12 2026
Merlyn Origin and Meaning
Variation of Merlin
# 991 in the US
Merlyn Rank in US Top 1000
Famous People Named Merlyn
- Merlyn MerlynRees, Baron Merlyn,Rees, Welsh,born Northern Irish politician
- Merlyn Hans DethlefsenU.S. Air Force officer and Medal of Honor recipient
- Merlyn Alexis MembreñoHonduran footballer
The name Merlyn in Pop Culture
- Merlyncharacter in DC's Green Arrow comics
- Malcolm Merlyncharacter in CW's "Arrow"
- Tommy Merlyncharacter in CW's "Arrow"
- Merlyncharacter in Marvel's Captain Britain comics
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