Emma 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

Emma Rank #2
Mercer Rank #3,081

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mercer

Fletcher Cooper Wren Harper Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mercer more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mercer mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Emma and Mercer boy or girl names?

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

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