Merle vs Gabe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Christian

12 High Risk

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Merle Rank #4,664

Gabe Rank #4,653

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Gabe more popular?

Gabe is more popular, ranked #4653 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Gabe mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merle and Gabe boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Gabe is primarily a boy name.