The name Mercury is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "Roman messenger god".

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Adventurous parents are starting to look back to names of ancient gods like Mercury, Zeus, and Apollo. This one is also a planet and a metallic element, and has a friendly nickname, Merc. The Roman god Mercury, which derives from the Latin words for trade or wages, is the patron of tradesmen and travelers and the fastest-moving planet in the solar system. Mercury is the planet associated with the sign of Virgo, so this is one of the prime <a href="https://nameberry.com/blog/virgo-baby-names-are-pure">names for Virgo babies</a>.

<br/><br/>Music lovers will also appreciate the connection to the legendary Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara.

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The name Mercury peaked for boys at #3153 in 1973. The name is most popular in MERCURY. Mercury is occasionally used for girls in 2023.

The name Mercury is a girl's name meaning "messenger of the gods, quicksilver".

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It's a car brand, a planet, and the messenger of the gods -- but it's questionable whether it works as a little girl's name. 

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The name Mercury peaked for girls at #7148 in 2023. Mercury is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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