Ruth vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruth

Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Ruth Rank #172

Merle Rank #4,664

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Ruth or Merle more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Ruth and Merle mean?

Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Ruth and Merle boy or girl names?

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