Merle vs Silver

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 #4,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the precious metal silver"

Origin: Old English (seolfor)

American English

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Merle Rank #4,664

Silver Rank #4,470

Silver is more popular, ranked #4470 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Silver more popular?

Silver is more popular, ranked #4470 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Silver mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Silver means "the precious metal silver" (Old English (seolfor) origin).

Are Merle and Silver boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Silver is primarily a boy name.