Merle vs Pearl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Girl #800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"precious gemstone formed in oysters"

Origin: Latin

English American Australian

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Merle Rank #4,664

Pearl Rank #800

Pearl is more popular, ranked #800 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Pearl more popular?

Pearl is more popular, ranked #800 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Pearl mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Pearl means "precious gemstone formed in oysters" (Latin origin).

Are Merle and Pearl boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Pearl is primarily a girl name.