Merle vs Aureus

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 #18,328 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"golden, made of gold"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin-speaking English (rare)

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Merle Rank #4,664

Aureus Rank #18,328

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #18328 for Aureus.

Is Merle or Aureus more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Aureus at #18328 in the United States.

What do Merle and Aureus mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Aureus means "golden, made of gold" (Latin origin).

Are Merle and Aureus boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Aureus is primarily a boy name.