Mercedes

Meaning of Mercedes

Mercedes refers to "Our Lady of Mercy," one of the titles of the Virgin Mary. It represents compassion and forgiveness.

Mercedes has Spanish roots — browse every Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mercedes

After ranking as high as #283 in 2001, Mercedes has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Mercedes

• Mercedes Ruehl
  American actress (Oscar winner)
• Mercedes McCambridge
  American actress (Oscar winner)
• Mercedes Mason
  Swedish-American actress
• Mercedes McNab
  Canadian actress
• Mercedes Lambre
  Argentine actress and singer

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Questions about the name Mercedes

What does the name Mercedes mean?

Mercedes means mercedes refers to "our lady of mercy," one of the titles of the virgin mary. it represents compassion and forgiveness, and it comes from Spanish origins.

Is Mercedes a boy's or a girl's name?

Mercedes is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mercedes?

Mercedes did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Mercedes most popular?

Mercedes peaked at #283 in 2001.