Mercer vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Mercer Rank #3,081

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Is Mercer or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Gideon mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mercer and Gideon boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.