NAME PROFILE
Bravery
Derived from the Latin word 'merces' meaning 'wages', 'reward', or 'mercy', the name signifies a person of deep compassion and grace. It suggests a personality that is both generous and resilient, often acting as a pillar of support for those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 224 |
| Gender | Male (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 2019 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2019 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | Spanish, Latin, Italian |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Mercedes McCambridge (Academy Award-winning actress) · Mercedes Ruehl (Stage and screen actress) · Mercedes Lackey (Prolific fantasy author) · Mercedes Sosa (Influential folk singer) · Mercedes Jellinek (The namesake for the Mercedes-Benz automobile brand)
Nicknames & Diminutives
SadieMercyMerceDee
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