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Mercury

♂ Boy

Pronounced MUR-kyuh-ree /ˈmɜr.kjə.ri/High

Meaning: From the Latin Mercurius — the Roman god of messengers, commerce and travelers (also the name of the closest planet to the sun and the metal quicksilver); a deity/celestial-name; we note the deity nameLow

In 30 seconds: The Roman messenger god; the planet Mercury: Mercury is Latin. Bold, mythic, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningFrom the Latin Mercurius — the Roman god of messengers, commerce and travelers (also the name of the closest planet to the sun and the metal quicksilver); a deity/celestial-name; we note the deity name

U.S. rank (2024)#8092 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 196

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

Mercury comes from the Latin Mercurius — the Roman god of messengers, commerce and travelers (also the name of the closest planet to the sun and the metal quicksilver; a deity/celestial-name; we note the deity name). A bold, mythic name (said 'MUR-kyuh-ree').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-messenger-god at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Mercury is the Roman god of messengers, commerce and travelers (also the closest planet to the sun) — a bold, mythic deity/celestial-name (we note the deity name; said 'MUR-kyuh-ree').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Mercury — deity/celestial name noted

Variations

MercurioMerc

Nicknames

Merc

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mercury mean?

Mercury is the Roman god of messengers and commerce (also a planet). We note the deity name.

How do you pronounce Mercury?

It's said MUR-kyuh-ree /ˈmɜr.kjə.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mercury a boy or girl name?

Mercury is a boy's name here.

How popular is Mercury?

Mercury is a very rare name in the U.S.