Merle vs Sid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wide meadow, wide island"

Origin: Old English

English American British

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Merle Rank #4,664

Sid Rank #4,636

Sid is more popular, ranked #4636 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Sid more popular?

Sid is more popular, ranked #4636 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Sid mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Sid means "wide meadow, wide island" (Old English origin).

Are Merle and Sid boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Sid is primarily a boy name.