Merle vs Rayce

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 #4,787 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ray of light, counsel"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Merle Rank #4,664

Rayce Rank #4,787

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4787 for Rayce.

Is Merle or Rayce more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Rayce at #4787 in the United States.

What do Merle and Rayce mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Rayce means "ray of light, counsel" (Old English origin).

Are Merle and Rayce boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Rayce is primarily a boy name.