Mercer vs Frederic

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 #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

French German English Scandinavian Belgian

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Mercer Rank #3,081

Frederic Rank #2,888

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Is Mercer or Frederic more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Frederic mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Mercer and Frederic boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.