Boy vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boy

Boy #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

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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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Boy Rank #4,506

Merle Rank #4,664

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Boy or Merle more popular?

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Boy and Merle mean?

Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Boy and Merle boy or girl names?

Boy is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.