Chapel vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chapel

Boy #4,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"small place of worship"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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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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Chapel Rank #4,609

Merle Rank #4,664

Chapel is more popular, ranked #4609 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Chapel or Merle more popular?

Chapel is more popular, ranked #4609 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Chapel and Merle mean?

Chapel means "small place of worship" (Old French via Latin origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Chapel and Merle boy or girl names?

Chapel is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.