Hadley vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hadley

Boy #4,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the heathland"

Origin: Old English

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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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Hadley Rank #4,711

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4711 for Hadley.

Is Hadley or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Hadley at #4711 in the United States.

What do Hadley and Merle mean?

Hadley means "from the heathland" (Old English origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Hadley and Merle boy or girl names?

Hadley is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.