Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "Marlin."

Popularity: The name Marlin ranked 609th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: While the beautiful, powerful game fish probably inspires use of this name, it could also represent a re-spelling of Marlon, or an alternate form of Merlin.

Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "Marlin."

Popularity: The name Marlin ranked 3788th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: While the beautiful, powerful game fish probably inspires the use of this personal name, it could also be a variant form of Marlene.