Redding vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Redding

Boy #4,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the red-haired one"

Origin: Old 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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Redding Rank #4,854

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4854 for Redding.

Is Redding or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Redding at #4854 in the United States.

What do Redding and Merle mean?

Redding means "son of the red-haired one" (Old English origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Redding and Merle boy or girl names?

Redding is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.