Macon vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macon

Boy #4,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place name: fortified settlement"

Origin: Gaulish-Latin Matisco

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Macon Rank #4,671

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4671 for Macon.

Is Macon or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Macon at #4671 in the United States.

What do Macon and Merle mean?

Macon means "place name: fortified settlement" (Gaulish-Latin Matisco origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Macon and Merle boy or girl names?

Macon is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.