Merle vs Andersen

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 #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Andersen Rank #4,505

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Andersen more popular?

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Andersen mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin).

Are Merle and Andersen boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Andersen is primarily a boy name.