Merle vs Greg

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Merle Rank #4,664

Greg Rank #4,526

Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Greg more popular?

Greg is more popular, ranked #4526 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Greg mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin).

Are Merle and Greg boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Greg is primarily a boy name.