Merle vs Yichen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,807 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cheerful morning"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Taiwanese Singaporean

✓ All Clear

Merle Rank #4,664

Yichen Rank #3,807

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Merle or Yichen more popular?

Yichen is more popular, ranked #3807 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Yichen mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Yichen means "cheerful morning" (Chinese origin).

Are Merle and Yichen boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Yichen is primarily a boy name.