Mercer

At a Glance: Name: Mercer – Meaning: merchant – Origin: English (surname, variant of Mercier) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: MER-ser

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Mercer is an English surname name, a variant of Mercier, with a clear meaning: merchant. It's a neutral name, usable for any gender, and is pronounced MER-ser (/ˈmɜːrsər/). For parents drawn to occupational surnames with a straightforward, on-the-nose meaning, Mercer fits that description.

Meaning & Origin of Mercer

Meaning: Merchant.

Origin: English (surname, variant of Mercier).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Mercer

Phonetic: MER-ser   IPA: /ˈmɜːrsər/

Popularity of Mercer

Social Security Administration records for Mercer run from 1881 to 2024. Its peak rank was #967 in 1881, when 5 babies were given the name, and its latest rank is #3072 in 2024, with a count of 40.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Mercer mean?

Merchant. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mercer)

How do you pronounce Mercer?

Mercer is pronounced MER-ser (IPA: /ˈmɜːrsər/).

Is Mercer a popular name right now?

Mercer peaked at #967 in 1881 and is ranked #3072 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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