Merle vs Trystan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Boy #4,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tumult, noise of battle"

Origin: Celtic 'drest'

Welsh English French Celtic

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Merle Rank #4,664

Trystan Rank #4,801

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4801 for Trystan.

Is Merle or Trystan more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Trystan at #4801 in the United States.

What do Merle and Trystan mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Trystan means "tumult, noise of battle" (Celtic 'drest' origin).

Are Merle and Trystan boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Trystan is primarily a boy name.