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Derived from the Spanish 'merced', meaning 'mercy' or 'reward'. This name suggests a person of great depth and generosity, known for their kind heart and ability to provide comfort and grace to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 300 |
| Gender | Male (3% / 97%) |
| Peak year | 1921 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1921 |
| Most recent | 1926 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | Spanish, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
TX — 50%OK — 50%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%
Notable People
Mercedes McCambridge (Actress, All the King's Men) · Mercedes Ruehl (Actress, The Fisher King) · Mercedes Lackey (Author, Valdemar series) · Mercedes Sosa (Singer, Gracias a la Vida) · Mercedes Mason (Actress, Fear the Walking Dead)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MercySadieDee
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