Merle vs Boy

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 #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

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Merle Rank #4,664

Boy Rank #4,506

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Boy more popular?

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Boy mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin).

Are Merle and Boy boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Boy is primarily a boy name.