Fern vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Girl #1,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant, feathery frond"

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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Fern Rank #1,259

Merle Rank #4,664

Fern is more popular, ranked #1259 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Fern or Merle more popular?

Fern is more popular, ranked #1259 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Fern and Merle mean?

Fern means "fern plant, feathery frond" (Old English origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Fern and Merle boy or girl names?

Fern is primarily a girl name. Merle is primarily a boy name.