Myrl

GenderBoy & girl

US Rank

GirlsUnranked

Below 5 births

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Myrl

Myrl is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant of Merle or Merrill. The name has Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'famous' (meri) and 'sea, lake' (mari). Alternatively, it may relate to the French word 'merle,' meaning blackbird. Myrl enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the early 20th century but has since become quite rare. The distinctive spelling with 'y' gives it a unique quality while maintaining the familiar sound. Myrl has a concise, strong phonetic quality with its single syllable, appealing to those who prefer brief, straightforward names. It carries a somewhat vintage or rural American character, evoking the early to mid-1900s when it was more commonly used, particularly in midwestern and southern regions.

Myrl for girls

Myrl is a gender-neutral name though historically more common for females, derived from the word 'merle' meaning 'blackbird' in French. The name shares etymological roots with Meryl and Muriel, all connecting to Celtic origins where 'muirgheal' means 'bright sea.' With its single-syllable simplicity, Myrl reached modest popularity in the United States during the early 20th century, particularly between 1890-1920, but has since become quite rare. The name's brief, distinctive sound gives it a certain vintage charm that resonates with the current trend toward rediscovering early 20th-century names. While uncommon today, Myrl offers an interesting alternative to more popular short names, combining brevity with a touch of natural imagery in its blackbird associations.

Pronounced MERL.

As of October 2026, Myrl ranked #5512 in US births in 1972 SSA, peaked at #901 in 1906.