Merle vs Ladd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

English American British

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Merle Rank #4,664

Ladd Rank #4,806

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Is Merle or Ladd more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Merle and Ladd mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin).

Are Merle and Ladd boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Ladd is primarily a boy name.