Larkin vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larkin

Boy #2,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough, fierce (diminutive)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish 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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Larkin Rank #2,984

Mercer Rank #3,081

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Is Larkin or Mercer more popular?

Larkin is more popular, ranked #2984 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Larkin and Mercer mean?

Larkin means "rough, fierce (diminutive)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Larkin and Mercer boy or girl names?

Larkin is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.