Merge down keep layer name

When I use the merge layer command the top layer merges into the bottom layer.
Is there a way to merge two layers where the top layer name is retained?
The bottom layer takes the name of the top layer.

boo radley 2013 wrote:
I have 2 scripts:
Script 1: If you want to merge with the layer above, then the top layer name is retained
Script 2: If you want to merge with the layer below, then the bottom layer name is retained
This isn't exactly what you need though. I don't know if what you need actually exists, maybe someone in scripting can help you out
Script 1 is what they're looking for. Isn't Script 2 just a normal merge layer?

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