Merle vs Swade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,585 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"smooth, soft leather (suede)"

Origin: French from Swedish

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Merle Rank #4,664

Swade Rank #4,585

Swade is more popular, ranked #4585 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Swade more popular?

Swade is more popular, ranked #4585 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Swade mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Swade means "smooth, soft leather (suede)" (French from Swedish origin).

Are Merle and Swade boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Swade is primarily a boy name.