Mere: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Māori form of Mary; separately an English word for a lake or pond
Origin
Māori, form of Mary; also English place name
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
MEH-reh

Mere is a Māori, form of Mary; also English place name girl's name meaning “Māori form of Mary; separately an English word for a lake or pond”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Mere

Meaning: Māori form of Mary; separately an English word for a lake or pond.

Origin: Māori, form of Mary; also English place name.

How to Pronounce Mere

MEH-rehIPA /ˈmɛɾɛ/

Popularity of Mere

Mere doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

Lists That Include Mere

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