Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Meaning 'lake' or 'sea fortress'
Pronunciation: mɛrl, /mɛrl/, M ER L
Popularity Rank: #93,937
Derived from the Old English word 'mere', meaning 'lake' or 'pond'. It can also be a variant of the name Merlin, meaning 'sea fortress'
The name Merl is of English origin and means Meaning 'lake' or 'sea fortress', originating from Old English, Little Eagle. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Merl is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Philippines, and 38 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: mɛrl
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /mɛrl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M ER L
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Merl is recorded 259 times globally, ranking it as the 93,937th most common name worldwide.
Merl is most prevalent in United States of America, with 68 occurrences, making it the 22,570th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name Merl is found among 1 in every 26605 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #22,570 | 1 : 26,605 |
| South Africa | #30,735 | 1 : 90,188 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Merl from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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