Merced
mer-SED
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
945
Peak Year
#23 in 1924
First Recorded
1905
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Merced is a Spanish name and surname, meaning 'mercy' or 'grace'. It is derived from 'María de la Merced' (Mary of Mercy).
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Mercedez Sosa
Argentine singer, folk musician, and activist.
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