Mercer - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Mercer \m(e)-rcer, mer-cer\ is pronounced MER-ser. It is of Middle English origin, and its meaning is "storekeeper". Occupational name. Children's books author/illustrator Mercer Mayer; choreographer Merce Cunningham; musician Johnny Mercer.

Mercer has 1 variant form: Merce.

Mercer is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Mercer. Click here to compare Mercer with related baby names.