Wave vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: 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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Wave Rank #3,245

Mercer Rank #3,081

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Wave or Mercer more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Wave and Mercer mean?

Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Wave and Mercer boy or girl names?

Wave is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.