Merle vs Rogue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"independent wanderer, one who plays by their own rules"

Origin: English

American English Australian

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Merle Rank #4,664

Rogue Rank #4,507

Rogue is more popular, ranked #4507 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Rogue more popular?

Rogue is more popular, ranked #4507 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Rogue mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Rogue means "independent wanderer, one who plays by their own rules" (English origin).

Are Merle and Rogue boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Rogue is primarily a boy name.