Merle vs Eon

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 #4,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"age, era, vast expanse of time"

Origin: Greek

English American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Eon Rank #4,791

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4791 for Eon.

Is Merle or Eon more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Eon at #4791 in the United States.

What do Merle and Eon mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Eon means "age, era, vast expanse of time" (Greek origin).

Are Merle and Eon boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Eon is primarily a boy name.