Merle vs Aria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,800 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Hebrew

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Merle Rank #4,664

Aria Rank #4,800

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4800 for Aria.

Is Merle or Aria more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Aria at #4800 in the United States.

What do Merle and Aria mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Aria means "lion" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merle and Aria boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Aria is primarily a boy name.