Merle vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Merle Rank #4,664

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Gideon mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merle and Gideon boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.