Merle
m(e)-rle,
mer-le
US Popularity:6852
Origin:French
Meaning:Blackbird; Sea bright, shining sea
Merle is a gender-neutral name of French and Latin origin, meaning “blackbird.” In Old French, the word merle translates to “blackbird,” and this is where Merle soars from! With its no-fuss, one-syllable pronunciation, Merle rolls off the tongue with ease! Merle could also be related to Muriel, a Celtic title that means “sea bright” or “shining sea.” When your Merle takes flight and starts to explore the world, they’ll see all the opportunities and possibilities that await.
Famous People Named Merle
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Merle HaggardMusician
How Popular Is The Name Merle?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Merle is currently #4104 on The Bump
Boy:Merle is currently #2297 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Merle is currently #2735 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Merle is currently #6852 in U.S. births
Boy:Merle is currently #3194 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
No change
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Merle, December 2024
Online Etymology Dictionary, merle (n.), December 2018
Name Doctor, Merle
WordSense Dictionary, Muriel
WordSense Dictionary, Merle
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