Merle vs Torrey

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 #4,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the rocky peaks"

Origin: Old Norse

Irish Scottish American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Torrey Rank #4,844

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4844 for Torrey.

Is Merle or Torrey more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Torrey at #4844 in the United States.

What do Merle and Torrey mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Torrey means "from the rocky peaks" (Old Norse origin).

Are Merle and Torrey boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Torrey is primarily a boy name.