Mercer vs Raylon

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
Raylon Rank #2,907

Raylon is more popular, ranked #2907 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

Raylon ___

  • Raylon James
  • Raylon Lee
  • Raylon Cole
  • Raylon Asher
  • Raylon Grant
  • Raylon Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercer or Raylon more popular?

Raylon is more popular, ranked #2907 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Raylon mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Raylon means "wise protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Mercer and Raylon boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Raylon is primarily a boy name.

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