Mercer vs Layden

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 #3,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"meadow valley, low ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Mercer Rank #3,081

Layden Rank #3,272

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3272 for Layden.

Is Mercer or Layden more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Layden mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin).

Are Mercer and Layden boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Layden is primarily a boy name.