What does the name Merle mean?

The name Merle means "Bright sea".

What is the origin of the name Merle?

Merle is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 22 babies were named Merle in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Yes, Merle is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 22 ↗

All-Time Total: 29,394

Peak Year: 1925

Merle is a French name derived from the Old French word "merle," meaning "blackbird."

Boy names closely related to Merle

Marlin Chadd Mervin Nevin Macklin Kyair Delmar Enos

Girl names closely related to Merle

Rhoda Georgene Malinda Marita Daneen Bobbi Malaina Charnae

Names with similar meaning to Merle

Merrill Meryl Muriel

Births per year in the United States

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