Bauer vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bauer

Boy #3,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farmer, peasant landholder"

Origin: German

German Austrian Swiss American

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Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Bauer Rank #3,248

Mercer Rank #3,081

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3248 for Bauer.

Is Bauer or Mercer more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Bauer at #3248 in the United States.

What do Bauer and Mercer mean?

Bauer means "farmer, peasant landholder" (German origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Bauer and Mercer boy or girl names?

Bauer is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.