Halley vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Halley

Boy #4,634 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay meadow"

Origin: Old English

American 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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Halley Rank #4,634

Merle Rank #4,664

Halley is more popular, ranked #4634 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Halley or Merle more popular?

Halley is more popular, ranked #4634 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Halley and Merle mean?

Halley means "hay meadow" (Old English origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Halley and Merle boy or girl names?

Halley is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.