Merle vs Dashaun

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 #4,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

African American American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Dashaun Rank #4,834

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4834 for Dashaun.

Is Merle or Dashaun more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Dashaun at #4834 in the United States.

What do Merle and Dashaun mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Dashaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Merle and Dashaun boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Dashaun is primarily a boy name.