Merle vs Fern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Girl #1,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fern plant, feathery frond"

Origin: Old English

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Merle Rank #4,664

Fern Rank #1,259

Fern is more popular, ranked #1259 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Fern more popular?

Fern is more popular, ranked #1259 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Fern mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Fern means "fern plant, feathery frond" (Old English origin).

Are Merle and Fern boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Fern is primarily a girl name.