Mercer vs Gates

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 #3,229 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dweller by the gates"

Origin: English

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Mercer Rank #3,081

Gates Rank #3,229

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3229 for Gates.

Is Mercer or Gates more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Gates at #3229 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Gates mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Gates means "dweller by the gates" (English origin).

Are Mercer and Gates boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Gates is primarily a boy name.