Merle vs Jersen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,788 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Merle Rank #4,664

Jersen Rank #4,788

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4788 for Jersen.

Is Merle or Jersen more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Jersen at #4788 in the United States.

What do Merle and Jersen mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Jersen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Merle and Jersen boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Jersen is primarily a boy name.