Merle vs Janson

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 #4,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jan"

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch

Scandinavian Dutch American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Janson Rank #4,740

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4740 for Janson.

Is Merle or Janson more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Janson at #4740 in the United States.

What do Merle and Janson mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin).

Are Merle and Janson boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Janson is primarily a boy name.