Merle vs Redding

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 #4,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Redding Rank #4,854

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4854 for Redding.

Is Merle or Redding more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Redding at #4854 in the United States.

What do Merle and Redding mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Redding means "son of the red-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Merle and Redding boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Redding is primarily a boy name.