Merci

♂ Boy

Pronounced mair-SEE /mɛrˈsi/Medium

Meaning: From French merci, 'thank you; mercy; grace' (from Latin merces, 'reward; grace'); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Thank you; mercy; grace: Merci is French. Lyrical, gracious, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'mair-SEE').

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Origin LowFrench, Latin

MeaningFrom French merci, 'thank you; mercy; grace' (from Latin merces, 'reward; grace'); a word-name; used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the word-name

U.S. rank (2025)#7509 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 64

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Merci comes from French merci, 'thank you; mercy; grace' (from Latin merces, 'reward; grace'; we note the word-name). A lyrical, gracious name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'mair-SEE').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, thank-you-and-grace at the root, and gracious.

Did you know? Merci means 'thank you; mercy; grace' in French (from Latin merces, 'reward; grace') — a lyrical, gracious word-name, used for both sexes (here for boys; we note the word-name; said 'mair-SEE').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Merci — word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merci mean?

Merci is French for 'thank you; mercy; grace'; we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Merci?

It's said mair-SEE /mɛrˈsi/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Merci a boy or girl name?

Merci is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Merci?

Merci is a rare name in the U.S.