Esli vs Mergen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mergen

Boy #18,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, skilled marksman"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Kazakh Kyrgyz Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,709
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mer, Merg, Mergy

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Popularity Comparison

Esli Rank #11,094
Mergen Rank #18,709

Esli is more popular, ranked #11094 vs #18709 for Mergen.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

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  • Mergen Bat
  • Mergen Gal
  • Mergen Khan
  • Mergen Sain
  • Mergen Bold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esli or Mergen more popular?

Esli is more popular, ranked #11094 compared to Mergen at #18709 in the United States.

What do Esli and Mergen mean?

Mergen means "wise, skilled marksman" (Mongolian origin).

Are Esli and Mergen boy or girl names?

Esli is primarily a girl name. Mergen is primarily a boy name.

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