Amory vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amory

Boy #4,492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home strength, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Amory Rank #4,492

Merle Rank #4,664

Amory is more popular, ranked #4492 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Amory or Merle more popular?

Amory is more popular, ranked #4492 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Amory and Merle mean?

Amory means "home strength, powerful ruler" (Germanic origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Amory and Merle boy or girl names?

Amory is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.