Charlotte vs Mercer

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
Nicknames
Merce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Mercer Rank #3,081

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Mercer ___

  • Mercer James
  • Mercer Cole
  • Mercer Lane
  • Mercer Reid
  • Mercer Grant
  • Mercer Hayes

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mercer

Fletcher Cooper Wren Harper Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mercer more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mercer mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Charlotte and Mercer boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.

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