Merle \m(e)-rle, mer-le\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Merle), is pronounced merl. It is of French origin, and the meaning of Merle is "blackbird". Country-western singer Merle Haggard has made this name familiar.

For more information, see also the related name Merlin.

Baby names that sound like Merle are Marley, Marly, Marlea, Marloe, Meryl, Merrel, Merill, Meril, Morley, Morly and Morlee. Other similar baby names are Berle, Merce, Merlen and Verle.