Holton 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

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Popularity Comparison

Holton Rank #3,046
Mercer Rank #3,081

Holton is more popular, ranked #3046 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Holton ___

  • Holton James
  • Holton Reed
  • Holton Lee
  • Holton Grant
  • Holton Blake

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 Holton

Colton Sutton Easton Paxton Hadley

If you choose Mercer

Fletcher Cooper Wren Harper Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holton or Mercer more popular?

Holton is more popular, ranked #3046 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Holton and Mercer mean?

Holton means "from the hollow farm" (Old English origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Holton and Mercer boy or girl names?

Holton is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.

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