Merle vs Shae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, fine, fortunate"

Origin: Old Irish Gaelic

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Merle Rank #4,664

Shae Rank #4,511

Shae is more popular, ranked #4511 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Shae more popular?

Shae is more popular, ranked #4511 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Shae mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Merle and Shae boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Shae is primarily a boy name.