Merle vs Jaymes

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 #4,574 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Jaymes Rank #4,574

Jaymes is more popular, ranked #4574 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Jaymes more popular?

Jaymes is more popular, ranked #4574 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Jaymes mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Jaymes means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merle and Jaymes boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Jaymes is primarily a boy name.