Merle vs Ruth

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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Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Ruth Rank #172

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Ruth more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Ruth mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merle and Ruth boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Ruth is primarily a girl name.