Ice vs Mergen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ice

Boy #18,808 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"frozen water, crystalline coolness"

Origin: Old English is

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,808
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Mergen

Boy #18,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, skilled marksman"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Kazakh Kyrgyz Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,709
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mer, Merg, Mergy

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Popularity Comparison

Ice Rank #18,808
Mergen Rank #18,709

Mergen is more popular, ranked #18709 vs #18808 for Ice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ice ___

  • Ice man
  • Ice Anthony
  • Ice James
  • Ice David
  • Ice King

Mergen ___

  • Mergen Bat
  • Mergen Gal
  • Mergen Khan
  • Mergen Sain
  • Mergen Bold

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ice or Mergen more popular?

Mergen is more popular, ranked #18709 compared to Ice at #18808 in the United States.

What do Ice and Mergen mean?

Ice means "frozen water, crystalline coolness" (Old English is origin). Mergen means "wise, skilled marksman" (Mongolian origin).

Are Ice and Mergen boy or girl names?

Ice is primarily a boy name. Mergen is primarily a boy name.

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