Mercury

Pronunciation: [ m-ERKY-er-ee ]

Boy Name #8,806 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mercury is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ERKY-er-ee.

Parents who love the name Mercury often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,806
Total SSA Count: 10

Alternative Spellings

Mercer #3081 Mercy #4339

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie Mercie

Also a Girl Name

Mercury is also used as a girl name, ranked #7046.

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Similar Names

Meta Melissa Melvina Meda Mertie Mellie Metta Melinda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercury

Is Mercury a boy or girl name?

Mercury is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #8806. As a girl name, it is ranked #7046. Mercury is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mercury?

Mercury is pronounced m-ERKY-er-ee.

How popular is the name Mercury?

Mercury is currently ranked #8806 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Mercury?

Common nicknames for Mercury include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Mercie.

Is Mercury a common or rare name?

Mercury is an uncommon name, ranked #8806 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mercury

Mercury is a boy name .

Is Mercury a boy or girl name? Mercury is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,806 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,046. Mercury is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mercury is currently ranked #8,806 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Mercury include Mer, Mey, Merie, and Mercie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Mercury include Mercer, Mercy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.