Greg vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greg

Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Greg Rank #4,526

Merle Rank #4,664

Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Greg or Merle more popular?

Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Greg and Merle mean?

Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Greg and Merle boy or girl names?

Greg is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.