Merle vs Griffyn

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 #4,562 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Griffyn Rank #4,562

Griffyn is more popular, ranked #4562 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Griffyn more popular?

Griffyn is more popular, ranked #4562 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Griffyn mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Griffyn means "strong lord" (Welsh origin).

Are Merle and Griffyn boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Griffyn is primarily a boy name.