Janson vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janson

Boy #4,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan"

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch

Scandinavian Dutch 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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Janson Rank #4,740

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4740 for Janson.

Is Janson or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Janson at #4740 in the United States.

What do Janson and Merle mean?

Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Janson and Merle boy or girl names?

Janson is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.