Pearl vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearl

Girl #800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"precious gemstone formed in oysters"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Pearl Rank #800

Merle Rank #4,664

Pearl is more popular, ranked #800 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Pearl or Merle more popular?

Pearl is more popular, ranked #800 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Pearl and Merle mean?

Pearl means "precious gemstone formed in oysters" (Latin origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Pearl and Merle boy or girl names?

Pearl is primarily a girl name. Merle is primarily a boy name.