Sid vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sid

Boy #4,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wide meadow, wide island"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Sid Rank #4,636

Merle Rank #4,664

Sid is more popular, ranked #4636 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Sid or Merle more popular?

Sid is more popular, ranked #4636 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Sid and Merle mean?

Sid means "wide meadow, wide island" (Old English origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Sid and Merle boy or girl names?

Sid is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.