Merle vs Ryken

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 #4,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich, powerful"

Origin: Dutch/German via American

American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Ryken Rank #4,719

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4719 for Ryken.

Is Merle or Ryken more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Ryken at #4719 in the United States.

What do Merle and Ryken mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Ryken means "rich, powerful" (Dutch/German via American origin).

Are Merle and Ryken boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Ryken is primarily a boy name.