Merl

Merl is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Merl at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Merl

Merl belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Merl first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #609 in 1907, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,574 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Merl in US records

First recorded (US)
1886
Best US rank
#609 in 1907
Peak year
1922
Total since 1880
2,574

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Merl mean?

The meaning of Merl is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Merl a boy or girl name?

Merl is a boy name.

What origin is the name Merl?

Merl comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Merl?

Merl first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #609 in 1907, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].