Merle vs Perla

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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Girl #1,309 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Latin/Spanish

Spanish Italian Latin American Mexican

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Merle Rank #4,664

Perla Rank #1,309

Perla is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Perla more popular?

Perla is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Perla mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Perla means "pearl" (Latin/Spanish origin).

Are Merle and Perla boy or girl names?

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