Jess vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jess

Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Jess Rank #4,646

Merle Rank #4,664

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Jess or Merle more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Jess and Merle mean?

Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Jess and Merle boy or girl names?

Jess is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.