Mercer vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercer

Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Mercer Rank #3,081

Bane Rank #3,170

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3170 for Bane.

Is Mercer or Bane more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Bane mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Mercer and Bane boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.