The name Mercer is a girl's name of French origin meaning "a merchant".

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Mercer is one fashionable occupational name that can work as well for girls as boys, perhaps because of the soft c or the conventionally feminine nickname Mercy.

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The name Mercer peaked for girls at #4638 in 1927. The name is most popular in MERCER. Mercer is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

The name Mercer is a boy's name of French origin meaning "a merchant".

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Mercer is an attractive possibility which is an occupational name that doesn't sound like one. Mercer and its cool, sophisticated short form Merce project a super creative image via their artistic namesakes.
 Johnny Mercer was a talented and charming songwriter-singer who wrote the lyrics for more than 1,500 songs, including Moon River. Jazz great Duke Ellington named his son Mercer, and he in turn became a respected musician in his own right. Stone Temple Pilot's Scott Weiland used Mercer as the middle name of his son Noah.
 In the visual arts, Mercer Mayer is a prolific children's book writer and illustrator.
 The short form Merce is associated with avant garde dancer/choreographer Merce Cunningham, born Mercier, whose name still resonates with an aura of bold originality.

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The name Mercer is currently ranked #968 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #967 in 1881. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in MERCER, MERCER, and MERCER. Mercer is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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