Mercer vs Ember

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercer

Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Boy #3,159 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glowing coal, burning ember"

Origin: Old English/Norse

American English Germanic

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Mercer Rank #3,081

Ember Rank #3,159

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3159 for Ember.

Is Mercer or Ember more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Ember at #3159 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Ember mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Ember means "glowing coal, burning ember" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Mercer and Ember boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Ember is primarily a boy name.