Mercer

Mercer Meaning & Origin

About Mercer
The name "Mercer" is of English origin and is derived from the occupational surname for a merchant or trader. It is derived from the Old French word "mercier," meaning "merchant." The name signifies someone involved in the buying and selling of goods, particularly textiles. As a surname, "Mercer" was often given to individuals who worked in the textile industry, specifically dealing with the trade of fine fabrics. Today, the name "Mercer" is also used as a given name, carrying the connotation of someone with a business-oriented mindset or a connection to the mercantile profession.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Mercer are male.

Mercer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -19.61% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRSR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 S ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmərsər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mercer in Braille

Here's how to represent Mercer in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Mercer in braille

How to Spell the Name Mercer in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Mercer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mercer in sign language

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