Layden 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

Layden Rank #3,272
Mercer Rank #3,081

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3272 for Layden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Layden ___

  • Layden James
  • Layden Cole
  • Layden Reed
  • Layden Blake
  • Layden Grant
  • Layden Miles

Mercer ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Layden

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If you choose Mercer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layden or Mercer more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Layden at #3272 in the United States.

What do Layden and Mercer mean?

Layden means "meadow valley, low ground" (Old English origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Layden and Mercer boy or girl names?

Layden is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.

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