Merle vs Brison

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 #4,753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, son of the speckled one"

Origin: English

American English Scottish

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Merle Rank #4,664

Brison Rank #4,753

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4753 for Brison.

Is Merle or Brison more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Brison at #4753 in the United States.

What do Merle and Brison mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Brison means "son of Brice, son of the speckled one" (English origin).

Are Merle and Brison boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Brison is primarily a boy name.