Gabe vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

12 High Risk

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

✓ All Clear

Gabe Rank #4,653

Merle Rank #4,664

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Gabe or Merle more popular?

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Merle mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Gabe and Merle boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.