Merlot

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At a glance

Merlot ranks #3509 for dogs. It is used for girls and boys alike (52% female). It is most popular with Shih Tzus.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Merlot?

#3,509dog name of 19,856
1 in 34,554dogs
26dogs in the records
#3,744cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 50%Boys 46%Not recorded 4%

52% girls · 48% boys among 25 dogs with a recorded sex

Merlot over the years

Falling
00.50.92013: 0.0, 2014: 0.0, 2015: 0.2, 2016: 0.2, 2017: 0.7, 2018: 0.6, 2019: 0.0, 2020: 0.4, 2021: 0.5, 2022: 0.8, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 0.82013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Merlot per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

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Names that sound like Merlot

Questions

Is Merlot a girl or boy dog name?

It is used for girls and boys alike (52% female).

How popular is Merlot for dogs?

Merlot is the #3,509 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 26 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Merlot?

Merlot is said in 2 syllables: Mer·lot. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Merlot?

Merlin, Merry and Mercury sound similar.

What breeds are often named Merlot?

Shih Tzus, German Shepherds and Doberman Pinschers are the breeds most often called Merlot.

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