Merle vs Amory

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 #4,492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home strength, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Merle Rank #4,664

Amory Rank #4,492

Amory is more popular, ranked #4492 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Amory more popular?

Amory is more popular, ranked #4492 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Amory mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Amory means "home strength, powerful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Merle and Amory boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Amory is primarily a boy name.