Rogue vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rogue

Boy #4,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"independent wanderer, one who plays by their own rules"

Origin: English

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Rogue Rank #4,507

Merle Rank #4,664

Rogue is more popular, ranked #4507 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Rogue or Merle more popular?

Rogue is more popular, ranked #4507 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Rogue and Merle mean?

Rogue means "independent wanderer, one who plays by their own rules" (English origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Rogue and Merle boy or girl names?

Rogue is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.