Merle vs Jayni

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 #4,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Jayni Rank #4,643

Jayni is more popular, ranked #4643 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Jayni more popular?

Jayni is more popular, ranked #4643 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Jayni mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Jayni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merle and Jayni boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Jayni is primarily a boy name.