Merle vs Ber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,664
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Ber

Boy #35,726 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bear"

Origin: Yiddish / Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35,726
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Merle Rank #4,664
Ber Rank #35,726

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #35726 for Ber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merle or Ber more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Ber at #35726 in the United States.

What do Merle and Ber mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Ber means "bear" (Yiddish / Germanic origin).

Are Merle and Ber boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Ber is primarily a boy name.

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