Manning vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manning

Boy #4,745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mann's people, son of the man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Manning Rank #4,745

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4745 for Manning.

Is Manning or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Manning at #4745 in the United States.

What do Manning and Merle mean?

Manning means "Mann's people, son of the man" (Old English origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Manning and Merle boy or girl names?

Manning is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.