Merrell

Merrell Meaning & Origin

About Merrell
The name "Merrell" is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "merle," meaning "blackbird." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a blackbird, such as having dark hair or a melodious voice. The name "Merrell" can also be seen as a variant of the name "Merrill," which has Welsh origins and means "bright sea" or "shining sea." Overall, the name "Merrell" is associated with nature and beauty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Merrell are male.

Merrell Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɛrəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Merrell in Braille

Here's how to represent Merrell in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Merrell in braille

How to Spell the Name Merrell in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Merrell using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Merrell in sign language

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