Gates vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gates

Boy #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

English 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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Gates Rank #3,229

Mercer Rank #3,081

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Gates or Mercer more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Gates and Mercer mean?

Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Gates and Mercer boy or girl names?

Gates is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.