Merle vs Zebadiah

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

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Popularity Comparison

Merle Rank #4,664
Zebadiah Rank #4,589

Zebadiah is more popular, ranked #4589 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

Zebadiah ___

  • Zebadiah James
  • Zebadiah Eli
  • Zebadiah Levi
  • Zebadiah Nathan
  • Zebadiah Elijah
  • Zebadiah Caleb

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Merle

Earl Glen Dale Vera Pearl

If you choose Zebadiah

Ezekiel Obadiah Malachi Abigail Hezekiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merle or Zebadiah more popular?

Zebadiah is more popular, ranked #4589 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Merle and Zebadiah mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Zebadiah means "God has bestowed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Merle and Zebadiah boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Zebadiah is primarily a boy name.

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