Merchant
Pronunciation: [ m-ERCH-uhnt ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #17,833
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Greek origin
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Persian origin
"eternal; everlasting; immortal"
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About the Name Merchant
Merchant is a boy name .
Merchant is currently ranked #17,833 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Merchant include Mer, Merc, Mercy, Mercie, Merch, Merchy, Merchie, Ant, Anty, Antie, Mey, and Meie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Merchant include Mercer, Mercy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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