Merle

Pronunciation: [ m-ERL ]

Girl Name #71,583 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Merle is a girl name, recorded for 5 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: Girl
Popularity Rank: #71,583
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie

Also a Boy Name

Merle is also used as a boy name, ranked #4664.

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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 girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #71583. As a boy name, it is ranked #4664. 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 #71583 in popularity for girl 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 #71583 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Merle

Merle is a girl name .

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

Merle is currently ranked #71,583 in popularity for girl 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.