Shae vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shae

Boy #4,511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, fine, fortunate"

Origin: Old Irish Gaelic

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Shae Rank #4,511

Merle Rank #4,664

Shae is more popular, ranked #4511 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Shae or Merle more popular?

Shae is more popular, ranked #4511 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Shae and Merle mean?

Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Shae and Merle boy or girl names?

Shae is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.