Mercedes
mer-SAY-deez
Popularity
#1451
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
46,421
Peak Year
#1,808 in 1991
First Recorded
1880
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Royal & Regal
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Spanish name meaning 'mercies'. It refers to María de las Mercedes, one of the titles of the Virgin Mary.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Mercedes McCambridge
American actress of radio, stage, film, and television.
Mercedes Ruehl
American stage and screen actress.
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