Clancy vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clancy

Boy #3,215 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"red warrior, son of the red warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,215
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clan

Playground Safety Score

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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

Clancy Rank #3,215
Mercer Rank #3,081

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3215 for Clancy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clancy ___

  • Clancy Patrick
  • Clancy Finn
  • Clancy James
  • Clancy Declan
  • Clancy Rory
  • Clancy Thomas

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 Clancy

Fionn Saoirse Ciarán Brigid Rónán

If you choose Mercer

Fletcher Cooper Wren Harper Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clancy or Mercer more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Clancy at #3215 in the United States.

What do Clancy and Mercer mean?

Clancy means "red warrior, son of the red warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Clancy and Mercer boy or girl names?

Clancy is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.

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