Mercer vs Wellington

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercer

Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,081
Total SSA Count: 40
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Cache Jeziah Stevie Macen

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Wellington

Boy #3,239 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement"

Origin: Old English 'Weola-ingtun'

Cultural Roots

English British New Zealand American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #3,239
Total SSA Count: 37
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mercer Rank #3,081

Wellington Rank #3,239

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3239 for Wellington.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercer or Wellington more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Wellington at #3239 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Wellington mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Wellington means "from the wealthy estate, prosperous settlement" (Old English 'Weola-ingtun' origin).

Are Mercer and Wellington boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Wellington is primarily a boy name.

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