Aiko vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aiko

Boy #10,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"child of love"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#10,540
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,664
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Aiko Rank #10,540
Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #10540 for Aiko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aiko or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Aiko at #10540 in the United States.

What do Aiko and Merle mean?

Aiko means "child of love" (Japanese origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Aiko and Merle boy or girl names?

Aiko is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.

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