Merle vs Han

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,717 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Han dynasty, Chinese people"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Korean Dutch German American

✓ All Clear

Merle Rank #4,664

Han Rank #4,717

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4717 for Han.

Is Merle or Han more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Han at #4717 in the United States.

What do Merle and Han mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Han means "Han dynasty, Chinese people" (Chinese origin).

Are Merle and Han boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Han is primarily a boy name.