Acre vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Acre

Boy #4,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"open field, cultivated land"

Origin: Old English aecer

English American

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

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Acre Rank #4,557

Merle Rank #4,664

Acre is more popular, ranked #4557 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Acre or Merle more popular?

Acre is more popular, ranked #4557 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Acre and Merle mean?

Acre means "open field, cultivated land" (Old English aecer origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Acre and Merle boy or girl names?

Acre is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.