Earl vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Earl Rank #2,165

Merle Rank #4,664

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Earl or Merle more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Earl and Merle mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Earl and Merle boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.