Han vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Han

Boy #4,717 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Han dynasty, Chinese people"

Origin: Chinese

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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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Han Rank #4,717

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4717 for Han.

Is Han or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Han at #4717 in the United States.

What do Han and Merle mean?

Han means "Han dynasty, Chinese people" (Chinese origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Han and Merle boy or girl names?

Han is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.