Merle vs Jayon

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 #4,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer"

Origin: Greek via American English

American African-American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Jayon Rank #4,722

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4722 for Jayon.

Is Merle or Jayon more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Jayon at #4722 in the United States.

What do Merle and Jayon mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Jayon means "healer" (Greek via American English origin).

Are Merle and Jayon boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Jayon is primarily a boy name.