Merle

Pronunciation: [ m-ERL ]

Boy Name #4,664 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4664, Merle is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Merle is a boy name, recorded for 22 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ERL.

Parents who love the name Merle often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,664
Total SSA Count: 22

Alternative Spellings

Merlin #2083

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie

Also a Girl Name

Merle is also used as a girl name, ranked #71583.

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Similar Names

Meta Melissa Melvina Meda Mertie Mellie Metta Melinda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Merle

Is Merle a boy or girl name?

Merle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4664. As a girl name, it is ranked #71583. Merle is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Merle?

Merle is pronounced m-ERL.

How popular is the name Merle?

Merle is currently ranked #4664 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Merle?

Common nicknames for Merle include Mer, Mey, and Merie.

Is Merle a common or rare name?

Merle is an uncommon name, ranked #4664 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Merle

Merle is a boy name .

Is Merle a boy or girl name? Merle is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,664 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,583. Merle is more commonly used as a boy name.

Merle is currently ranked #4,664 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Merle include Mer, Mey, and Merie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Merle include Merlin . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.