Merle vs Seneca

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 #4,863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"elder, old man"

Origin: Latin

Roman Native American American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Seneca Rank #4,863

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4863 for Seneca.

Is Merle or Seneca more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Seneca at #4863 in the United States.

What do Merle and Seneca mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Seneca means "elder, old man" (Latin origin).

Are Merle and Seneca boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Seneca is primarily a boy name.