Merle vs Hendryx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic (heim + ric)

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Merle Rank #4,664

Hendryx Rank #4,468

Hendryx is more popular, ranked #4468 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Hendryx more popular?

Hendryx is more popular, ranked #4468 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Hendryx mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Hendryx means "ruler of the home" (Germanic (heim + ric) origin).

Are Merle and Hendryx boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Hendryx is primarily a boy name.