Robby vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robby

Boy #4,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

American English European

24 High Risk

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

✓ All Clear

Robby Rank #4,532

Merle Rank #4,664

Robby is more popular, ranked #4532 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Robby or Merle more popular?

Robby is more popular, ranked #4532 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Robby and Merle mean?

Robby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Robby and Merle boy or girl names?

Robby is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.