Amelia vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

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Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,664
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mer, Mey, Meie

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Merle Rank #4,664

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #4664 for Merle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Merle ___

  • Merle Wayne
  • Merle Ray
  • Merle Dean
  • Merle Gene
  • Merle Lee
  • Merle Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Merle

Earl Glen Dale Vera Pearl

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Merle more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Merle mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Amelia and Merle boy or girl names?

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

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