Mearl
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About Mearl
Mearl is a masculine name with roots as a variant of Merle or Merrill. Originating from Old French, the name is derived from 'merle' meaning 'blackbird.' It may also have connections to the Latin 'maris' meaning 'of the sea.' Mearl enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly in rural communities, but has since become quite rare. The name carries associations with nature and often evokes a rustic, vintage charm. Some may view Mearl as a distinctive alternative to more common names like Merle or Earl, offering a similar sound but with a unique spelling.
Mearl is also given to girls.
Pronounced MERL.
As of October 2026, Mearl ranked #5594 in US births in 1977 SSA, peaked at #668 in 1909.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |