Mercer vs Olivia

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

Mercer Rank #3,081
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mercer ___

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mercer

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If you choose Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercer or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Olivia mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Mercer and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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