At a glance
Merle is the #2059 dog name in our records. About 1 in 10,566 male dogs is called Merle, and the name is falling.
How popular is Merle?
#2,059dog name of 19,856
1 in 10,566male dogs
43dogs in the records
#2,576cat name
Girl or boy?
Girls 7%Boys 81%Not recorded 12%
8% girls · 92% boys among 38 dogs with a recorded sex
Merle over the years
FallingDogs named Merle per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.
Popular with these breeds
- 5 named Merle
- 4 named Merle
- Catahoulas2 named Merle
Names that sound like Merle
Questions
Is Merle a girl or boy dog name?
It is almost always a boy's name (92% male).
How popular is Merle for dogs?
Merle is the #2,059 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 43 dogs in public records. The name is falling.
How do you pronounce Merle?
Merle is said in 2 syllables: Mer·le. Tap Listen to hear it.
What names sound like Merle?
Marley, Marlo and Marlee sound similar.
What breeds are often named Merle?
Rottweilers, Rat Terriers and Catahoulas are the breeds most often called Merle.