Ladd vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Ladd Rank #4,806

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Is Ladd or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Merle mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Ladd and Merle boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.