Merle vs Elia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,626 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"My God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Merle Rank #4,664

Elia Rank #4,626

Elia is more popular, ranked #4626 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Elia more popular?

Elia is more popular, ranked #4626 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Elia mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Elia means "My God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merle and Elia boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Elia is primarily a boy name.