Ike vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ike

Boy #2,970 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Isaac"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,970
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mercer

Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,081
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ike Rank #2,970
Mercer Rank #3,081

Ike is more popular, ranked #2970 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ike or Mercer more popular?

Ike is more popular, ranked #2970 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Ike and Mercer mean?

Ike means "short form of Isaac" (Hebrew origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Ike and Mercer boy or girl names?

Ike is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons