Merle vs Robby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

American English European

24 High Risk

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Merle Rank #4,664

Robby Rank #4,532

Robby is more popular, ranked #4532 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Robby more popular?

Robby is more popular, ranked #4532 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Robby mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Robby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Merle and Robby boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Robby is primarily a boy name.