Merle vs Helix

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,808 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spiral, coil"

Origin: Greek 'helix'

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Merle Rank #4,664

Helix Rank #4,808

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4808 for Helix.

Is Merle or Helix more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Helix at #4808 in the United States.

What do Merle and Helix mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Helix means "spiral, coil" (Greek 'helix' origin).

Are Merle and Helix boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Helix is primarily a boy name.