Merle vs Janiel

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 #4,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Jan and -iel)

American Spanish

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Merle Rank #4,664

Janiel Rank #4,530

Janiel is more popular, ranked #4530 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Janiel more popular?

Janiel is more popular, ranked #4530 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Janiel mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Janiel means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Jan and -iel) origin).

Are Merle and Janiel boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Janiel is primarily a boy name.