Merle vs Ekemini

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 #24,801 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"time of peace, the appointed time"

Origin: Ibibio

Nigerian Ibibio Efik West African

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Merle Rank #4,664

Ekemini Rank #24,801

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #24801 for Ekemini.

Is Merle or Ekemini more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Ekemini at #24801 in the United States.

What do Merle and Ekemini mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Ekemini means "time of peace, the appointed time" (Ibibio origin).

Are Merle and Ekemini boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Ekemini is primarily a boy name.