Sharlene vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sharlene

Girl #17,166 Most Popular

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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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Sharlene Rank #17,166

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #17166 for Sharlene.

Is Sharlene or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Sharlene at #17166 in the United States.

What do Sharlene and Merle mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Sharlene and Merle boy or girl names?

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