Merle vs Bret

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 #4,823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/French

English American Australian French

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Merle Rank #4,664

Bret Rank #4,823

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4823 for Bret.

Is Merle or Bret more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Bret at #4823 in the United States.

What do Merle and Bret mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Bret means "a Breton, from Brittany" (Celtic/French origin).

Are Merle and Bret boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Bret is primarily a boy name.