Merel

Q: What is the origin of Merel?

Merel is of Dutch origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Merel?

According to the latest SSA data, Merel is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Merel a boy name?

Merel is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Blackbird"

In Dutch usage it relates to merel meaning blackbird, bringing a concise nature association into personal naming.

Themes:birddutchnatureshortunisex

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Merel

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Merel did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Merel Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Merel.

10 ideas

mery

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mere

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mie

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erel

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rely

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merely

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merelo

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Baby Name Lists That Include Merel

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Merel mean?

Merel means "Blackbird". In Dutch usage it relates to merel meaning blackbird, bringing a concise nature association into personal naming.

What is the origin of Merel?

Merel is of Dutch origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Merel?

According to the latest SSA data, Merel is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Merel a boy name?

Merel is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Merel?

Popular nicknames for Merel include mery, mere, mie, my, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Merel?

There are many names similar to Merel in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginDutch, Germanic

Syllables2

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withM

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Arjen Arend Adriaan Buren Bruin

Sisters

Anneke Carel Dorien Fenna Harlem

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