Merle vs Luan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #1,566 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Albanian

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Merle Rank #4,664

Luan Rank #1,566

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Luan more popular?

Luan is more popular, ranked #1566 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Luan mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Luan means "lion" (Albanian origin).

Are Merle and Luan boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Luan is primarily a boy name.