US Popularity:6852
Origin:French
Meaning:blackbird
A gender-neutral name, Merle is of French origin and means “blackbird.” The reason behind the meaning is because merle means blackbird in the French language. This one-syllable name has a no-fuss pronunciation, allowing it to elegantly roll off the tongue with ease. A variation of Muriel and Merill, Merle is a great-sounding gender-neutral name for either girl or boy.
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Famous People Named Merle

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  • Merle Haggard
    Musician

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:

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2023
Gender:
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