How popular is the name Merl?

Merl has a popularity rate of 68,945 and currently ranks #3636 on BabyNameLore.

Merl

Q: What does the name Merl mean?

Merl is a unisex name of English origin meaning "Short form of Merlin, meaning 'sea fortress' or 'hill fort'.".

Q: What is the lucky number for the name Merl?

The lucky number associated with Merl is 5. The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

Q: What are alternative spellings of Merl?

Alternative spellings of Merl include Rl, Murl, Murle, Merle, Mearl, Mearla, Mearle, Merl, Merial, Meriel, Merla, Merlina, Merline, Merril, Merill, Merula, Meryl, Meryle, Meryll, Morrell, Muriel, Myriena, Myriene, Myrl, Myrle.

Unisex

Murl

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Meaning

Short form of Merlin, meaning 'sea fortress' or 'hill fort'.

Origin

English

Gender

Unisex

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How Popular is Merl?

Unisex names 2,917 names

80% more popular Popular

English names 11,258 names

74% more popular Popular

Unisex English names 846 names

86% more popular Popular

Names starting with M 7,210 names

25% more popular

What Does Merl Mean?

Merl is a unisex name of English origin meaning "Short form of Merlin, meaning 'sea fortress' or 'hill fort'.". It is widely used in English communities and cherished for its deep meaning.

Did you know? Merl has 4 letters and 1 syllable. It ranks in the top 14% of unisex English names. This name has English origins.

Pronunciation

Say it: Murl

Numerology

Lucky Number 5

The 5 is the explorer of personality types. They're curious and impulsive; they love to connect with others but also enjoy solitude when necessary. Traveling for them is a chance to see new things and learn about the world around us all in one fell swoop!

Meaning by Gender

For Boys

Blackbird

For Girls

Black bird.

Alternative Spellings

Rl Murl Murle Merle Mearl Mearla Mearle Merl Merial Meriel Merla Merlina Merline Merril Merill Merula Meryl Meryle Meryll Morrell Muriel Murl Murle Myriena Myriene Myrl Myrle Merle