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Mercer

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Pronounced MUR-sur /ˈmɜr.sɚ/High

Meaning: From the Old French/English mercier, 'a merchant; a dealer in fine cloth and textiles'; an occupational surname; more often a boys' name; here for a girlLow

In 30 seconds: A merchant; a dealer in textiles: Mercer is English. Crisp, classic, and warm. More often a boys' name — here a girl.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the Old French/English mercier, 'a merchant; a dealer in fine cloth and textiles'; an occupational surname; more often a boys' name; here for a girl
U.S. rank (2025)#16473 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 213

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Mercer comes from the Old French/English mercier, 'a merchant; a dealer in fine cloth and textiles'; an occupational surname (more often a boys' name; here for a girl). A crisp, classic name (slug distinguished; said 'MUR-sur').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-first-name, more common for boys. Rare for a girl, a-merchant at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Mercer is an English occupational surname, 'a merchant; a dealer in fine cloth' (from the French mercier) — more often a boys' name; here for a girl (said 'MUR-sur').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Mercer — English occupational surname

Variations

Mercier

Nicknames

Merce

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mercer mean?

Mercer is an English occupational surname, 'a merchant; a dealer in fine cloth' (from French mercier). It is more often a boys' name; here for a girl.

How do you pronounce Mercer?

It's said MUR-sur /ˈmɜr.sɚ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mercer a boy or girl name?

Mercer is more often a boys' name; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Mercer?

Mercer is a rare given name, and rarer still for girls.

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