Mearl is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the Old English elements 'mere' meaning 'sea' and 'eald' meaning 'old'. This name is associated with the sea and age, suggesting a timeless and enduring spirit. It was more prevalent during the Middle Ages but has since become quite rare.
The name Mearl experienced notable fluctuations in popularity between 1894 and 1977, with a significant increase from the late 1910s to the early 1920s, peaking at 38 births in 1920. However, it declined thereafter, dropping to as low as 6 births in 1970. Overall, there were 1210 births registered with the name Mearl during this period.