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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Merchant
- Origin
- English (surname, variant of Mercier)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- MER-ser
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
MER-serIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Mercer mean?
Merchant. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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