Merle vs Jess

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 #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Merle Rank #4,664

Jess Rank #4,646

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Jess more popular?

Jess is more popular, ranked #4646 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Jess mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merle and Jess boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.