Merle vs Bill

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 #4,669 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

English American Australian

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Merle Rank #4,664

Bill Rank #4,669

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4669 for Bill.

Is Merle or Bill more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Bill at #4669 in the United States.

What do Merle and Bill mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Bill means "resolute protector" (Old High German Willahelm origin).

Are Merle and Bill boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Bill is primarily a boy name.