Merrel
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,217 in 1908
0 babies were named Merrel in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1908–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryMerrel first shows up in US birth records in 1908, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 117 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1908, when it reached #1,217.
About the name Merrel
Merrel is a boy name of French and Irish origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-rel”. US birth records list Merrel for boys from 1908 to 1955, in 34 of those 48 years. Its best year was 1908, when it ranked #1,217 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1955, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:French namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 19 | 51,414 boys |
| 1910s | 8.0 | 125,313 boys |
| 1920s | 8.1 | 123,762 boys |
| 1930s | 4.7 | 213,220 boys |
| 1940s | 3.3 | 303,951 boys |
| 1950s | 0.8 | 1,176,471 boys |
Other spellings of Merrel
More French boy names
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Daniel · God is my judge
- Unisex name: Gabriel · God is my strength
- Unisex name: Wyatt · brave in war
- Boy name: Charles · free man
- Unisex name: Beau · handsome
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
Questions about the name Merrel
What is the origin of the name Merrel?
Merrel has French, Irish roots in our records. Other French names include Sebastian, Leo, Daniel.
Is Merrel a boy or girl name?
Merrel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Merrel?
Merrel is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1955. It peaked at #1,217 in 1908.