Trystan vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trystan

Boy #4,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tumult, noise of battle"

Origin: Celtic 'drest'

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Trystan Rank #4,801

Merle Rank #4,664

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4801 for Trystan.

Is Trystan or Merle more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Trystan at #4801 in the United States.

What do Trystan and Merle mean?

Trystan means "tumult, noise of battle" (Celtic 'drest' origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Trystan and Merle boy or girl names?

Trystan is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.