Merle vs Sagan

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

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Sagan

Boy #4,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Żagań (city in Poland)"

Origin: Polish/Silesian

Cultural Roots

American Jewish Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,480
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sage

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Popularity Comparison

Merle Rank #4,664
Sagan Rank #4,480

Sagan is more popular, ranked #4480 vs #4664 for Merle.

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

Sagan ___

  • Sagan James
  • Sagan Oliver
  • Sagan Lee
  • Sagan Ray
  • Sagan Cole
  • Sagan Drake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Merle

Earl Glen Dale Vera Pearl

If you choose Sagan

Orion Tesla Darwin Nova Atlas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merle or Sagan more popular?

Sagan is more popular, ranked #4480 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Sagan mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Sagan means "from Żagań (city in Poland)" (Polish/Silesian origin).

Are Merle and Sagan boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Sagan is primarily a boy name.

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