Rayce vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rayce

Boy #4,787 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ray of light, counsel"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

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Rayce Rank #4,787

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4787 for Rayce.

Is Rayce or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Rayce at #4787 in the United States.

What do Rayce and Merle mean?

Rayce means "ray of light, counsel" (Old English origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Rayce and Merle boy or girl names?

Rayce is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.