Mercédes

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Mercédes means "merciful" or "gracious". It is derived from the Latin word "merces", which means "reward" or "payment". The name is often associated with the Christian virtue of mercy.
Popularity
The popularity of the name varies widely around the world. It is ranked as the 655th most popular name for girls in the United States and the 120th most popular name in Mexico.

cartoon of the name Mercédes
Cartoon of Mercédes

Mercédes Name meanings & History

The name Mercédes means "merciful" or "gracious". It is derived from the Latin word "merces", which means "reward" or "payment". The name is often associated with the Christian virtue of mercy. Provençal form of Mercedes. Mercédes is a popular name in many countries around the world. It is often used as a first name for girls, and is sometimes given as a middle name or a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Mercédes: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Mercédes:

M: Mother,Mushy,Manipulative,Maternal,Mommy,Memory,Memorabilia

E: Enliven,Enlighten,Environment,Entertain,Expressive,Exaggerate

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

C: Cute,Copycat,Curious,Chatty,Candid,Clever,Choice

D: Domestic,Doting,Determined,Dutiful,Demanding,Daddy

S: Success,Status,Security,Social Standing,Sensuality,Sex,Solidity

Mercédes is:

  • a Common name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Mercédes include Mercédes Jellinek, who was the daughter of Austrian automobile entrepreneur Emil Jellinek and the inspiration for the Mercedes-Benz brand; and Mercédes Benzema, a French professional soccer player who currently plays for Real Madrid and the French national team.