Merle vs Silver

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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Silver

Girl #3,327 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the precious metal, lustrous and bright"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,327
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sil, Silvie, Silvy

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Popularity Comparison

Merle Rank #4,664
Silver Rank #3,327

Silver is more popular, ranked #3327 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

Silver ___

  • Silver Moon
  • Silver Dawn
  • Silver Grace
  • Silver Jade
  • Silver Nova
  • Silver Rain

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Merle

Earl Glen Dale Vera Pearl

If you choose Silver

Ember Aurora Stone Jasper River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merle or Silver more popular?

Silver is more popular, ranked #3327 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Silver mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Silver means "the precious metal, lustrous and bright" (Old English origin).

Are Merle and Silver boy or girl names?

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

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