Leslie vs Mercer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leslie

Girl #604 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grey fortress, grey enclosure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#604
Total SSA Count
495
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Les, Lee

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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

Leslie Rank #604
Mercer Rank #3,081

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leslie ___

  • Leslie Ann
  • Leslie Marie
  • Leslie Jane
  • Leslie Grace
  • Leslie Claire
  • Leslie Hope

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 Leslie

Valerie Brenda Shirley Gary Douglas

If you choose Mercer

Fletcher Cooper Wren Harper Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leslie or Mercer more popular?

Leslie is more popular, ranked #604 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Leslie and Mercer mean?

Leslie means "grey fortress, grey enclosure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Leslie and Mercer boy or girl names?

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

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