Merle vs Manning

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 #4,745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mann's people, son of the man"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Merle Rank #4,664

Manning Rank #4,745

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4745 for Manning.

Is Merle or Manning more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Manning at #4745 in the United States.

What do Merle and Manning mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Manning means "Mann's people, son of the man" (Old English origin).

Are Merle and Manning boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Manning is primarily a boy name.