Matthew vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

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Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

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Matthew Rank #33

Mercer Rank #3,081

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Is Matthew or Mercer more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Mercer mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Matthew and Mercer boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.