Mercer vs Ted

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 #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

English American Australian

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Mercer Rank #3,081

Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Is Mercer or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Ted mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Mercer and Ted boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.