Merle vs Quin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Merle Rank #4,664
Quin Rank #4,687

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #4687 for Quin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Merle ___

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

Quin ___

  • Quin Alexander
  • Quin James
  • Quin Thomas
  • Quin Michael
  • Quin David
  • Quin Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Merle

Earl Glen Dale Vera Pearl

If you choose Quin

Liam Finn Nora Ivy Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merle or Quin more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Quin at #4687 in the United States.

What do Merle and Quin mean?

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

Are Merle and Quin boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Quin is primarily a boy name.

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