Merle vs Halley

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 #4,634 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay meadow"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Merle Rank #4,664

Halley Rank #4,634

Halley is more popular, ranked #4634 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Halley more popular?

Halley is more popular, ranked #4634 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Halley mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Halley means "hay meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Merle and Halley boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Halley is primarily a boy name.