Fraser vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fraser

Boy #4,642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest men, from Norman Freselier"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Canadian

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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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Fraser Rank #4,642

Merle Rank #4,664

Fraser is more popular, ranked #4642 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Fraser or Merle more popular?

Fraser is more popular, ranked #4642 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Fraser and Merle mean?

Fraser means "of the forest men, from Norman Freselier" (Norman French origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Fraser and Merle boy or girl names?

Fraser is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.