Merle vs Macon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place name: fortified settlement"

Origin: Gaulish-Latin Matisco

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Merle Rank #4,664

Macon Rank #4,671

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4671 for Macon.

Is Merle or Macon more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Macon at #4671 in the United States.

What do Merle and Macon mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Macon means "place name: fortified settlement" (Gaulish-Latin Matisco origin).

Are Merle and Macon boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Macon is primarily a boy name.