Merle vs Cleo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,718 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

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Merle Rank #4,664

Cleo Rank #4,718

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4718 for Cleo.

Is Merle or Cleo more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Cleo at #4718 in the United States.

What do Merle and Cleo mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Cleo means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin).

Are Merle and Cleo boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Cleo is primarily a boy name.