Merle vs Sharlene

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 #17,166 Most Popular

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Merle Rank #4,664

Sharlene Rank #17,166

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #17166 for Sharlene.

Is Merle or Sharlene more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Sharlene at #17166 in the United States.

What do Merle and Sharlene mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Merle and Sharlene boy or girl names?

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