Merle vs Keylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"slender, narrow"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Merle Rank #4,664

Keylan Rank #4,690

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4690 for Keylan.

Is Merle or Keylan more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Keylan at #4690 in the United States.

What do Merle and Keylan mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Keylan means "slender, narrow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Merle and Keylan boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Keylan is primarily a boy name.