Merle vs Chapel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"small place of worship"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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Merle Rank #4,664

Chapel Rank #4,609

Chapel is more popular, ranked #4609 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Chapel more popular?

Chapel is more popular, ranked #4609 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Chapel mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Chapel means "small place of worship" (Old French via Latin origin).

Are Merle and Chapel boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Chapel is primarily a boy name.