Merle vs Acre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

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Boy #4,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"open field, cultivated land"

Origin: Old English aecer

English American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Acre Rank #4,557

Acre is more popular, ranked #4557 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Acre more popular?

Acre is more popular, ranked #4557 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Acre mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Acre means "open field, cultivated land" (Old English aecer origin).

Are Merle and Acre boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Acre is primarily a boy name.