Ferrin vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferrin

Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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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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Ferrin Rank #20,697

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Ferrin or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Ferrin and Merle mean?

Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Ferrin and Merle boy or girl names?

Ferrin is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.