Mercer vs Weller

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
Weller Rank #3,096

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 vs #3096 for Weller.

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

Weller ___

  • Weller James
  • Weller Cole
  • Weller Reid
  • Weller Grant
  • Weller Thomas
  • Weller Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercer or Weller more popular?

Mercer is more popular, ranked #3081 compared to Weller at #3096 in the United States.

What do Mercer and Weller mean?

Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin). Weller means "well-digger" (Old English origin).

Are Mercer and Weller boy or girl names?

Mercer is primarily a boy name. Weller is primarily a boy name.

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