Merle vs Trapper

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 #4,716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who sets traps"

Origin: English

American Canadian English

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Merle Rank #4,664

Trapper Rank #4,716

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4716 for Trapper.

Is Merle or Trapper more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Trapper at #4716 in the United States.

What do Merle and Trapper mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Trapper means "one who sets traps" (English origin).

Are Merle and Trapper boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Trapper is primarily a boy name.