Griffyn vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffyn

Boy #4,562 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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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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Griffyn Rank #4,562

Merle Rank #4,664

Griffyn is more popular, ranked #4562 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Griffyn or Merle more popular?

Griffyn is more popular, ranked #4562 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Griffyn and Merle mean?

Griffyn means "strong lord" (Welsh origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Griffyn and Merle boy or girl names?

Griffyn is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.