Merced Name Origin
/MER-sed/-
Spanish (Hispanic) 60%
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Filipino (Filipino) 30%
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Mexican (Hispanic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Merced
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
Merced is a Spanish-origin given name derived from the word 'merced' meaning 'mercy' or 'grace'. It is often used as a female given name in Spanish-speaking countries, inspired by religious references such as 'Nuestra Señora de la Merced' (Our Lady of Mercy).
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Merced each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).