Merle vs Adolf

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 #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Merle Rank #4,664

Adolf Rank #26,599

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Merle or Adolf more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Merle and Adolf mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Merle and Adolf boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.