Ruston vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruston

Boy #3,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"settlement near rye fields"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Ruston Rank #3,029

Mercer Rank #3,081

Ruston is more popular, ranked #3029 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Is Ruston or Mercer more popular?

Ruston is more popular, ranked #3029 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Ruston and Mercer mean?

Ruston means "settlement near rye fields" (Old English origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Ruston and Mercer boy or girl names?

Ruston is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.