Merle vs Kelson

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 #4,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Kel"

Origin: English

English American Scandinavian

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Merle Rank #4,664

Kelson Rank #4,578

Kelson is more popular, ranked #4578 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Kelson more popular?

Kelson is more popular, ranked #4578 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Kelson mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Kelson means "son of Kel" (English origin).

Are Merle and Kelson boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Kelson is primarily a boy name.