Merle vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,664
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Petar

Boy #6,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Macedonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,347
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Merle Rank #4,664
Petar Rank #6,347

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merle or Petar more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Merle and Petar mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Merle and Petar boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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