Merle vs Xylon

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 #4,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wood, timber"

Origin: Greek

Greek American

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Merle Rank #4,664

Xylon Rank #4,842

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4842 for Xylon.

Is Merle or Xylon more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Xylon at #4842 in the United States.

What do Merle and Xylon mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Xylon means "wood, timber" (Greek origin).

Are Merle and Xylon boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Xylon is primarily a boy name.