Merle vs Gardner

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 #4,644 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the garden, gardener"

Origin: Old French/English

English American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Gardner Rank #4,644

Gardner is more popular, ranked #4644 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Gardner more popular?

Gardner is more popular, ranked #4644 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Gardner mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Gardner means "keeper of the garden, gardener" (Old French/English origin).

Are Merle and Gardner boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Gardner is primarily a boy name.