Dashaun vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dashaun

Boy #4,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

African American 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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Dashaun Rank #4,834

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4834 for Dashaun.

Is Dashaun or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Dashaun at #4834 in the United States.

What do Dashaun and Merle mean?

Dashaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Dashaun and Merle boy or girl names?

Dashaun is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.