Merle vs Hadley

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 #4,711 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the heathland"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Hadley Rank #4,711

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4711 for Hadley.

Is Merle or Hadley more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Hadley at #4711 in the United States.

What do Merle and Hadley mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Hadley means "from the heathland" (Old English origin).

Are Merle and Hadley boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Hadley is primarily a boy name.