Merle vs Arvik

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 #6,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bowhead whale"

Origin: Inuktitut

Inuit Canadian Arctic Greenlandic

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Merle Rank #4,664

Arvik Rank #6,602

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #6602 for Arvik.

Is Merle or Arvik more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Arvik at #6602 in the United States.

What do Merle and Arvik mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Arvik means "bowhead whale" (Inuktitut origin).

Are Merle and Arvik boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Arvik is primarily a boy name.