The baby name Mercè is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced mer-SEH (Catalan; approx. /mərˈsɛ/).
The baby name Mercè is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced mer-SEH (Catalan; approx. /mərˈsɛ/).
Mercè is Catalan, Spanish in Origin.
Mercè is the Catalan feminine given name meaning “mercy, favor, reward,” from Latin merces/mercedem. It is closely tied to the Marian title La Mare de Déu de la Mercè (“Our Lady of Mercy”) and is pronounced roughly mehr-SEH. The cult of Our Lady of Mercy and the Mercedarian order founded in Barcelona in 1218 anchored the name in Catalonia; Barcelona’s patronal feast, La Mercè (24 September), reinforced its steady use into modern times. Literary fame through novelist Mercè Rodoreda also helped keep the name visible in the 20th century.
Catalan Mercè corresponds to Spanish Mercedes and has relatives such as Portuguese Mercês, Italian Mercede, Basque Mertxe, and the English virtue name Mercy. Older Spanish Merced appears in records, and international forms often drop the accent as Merce. Short forms include Mer. The name carries a gentle, devout aura with an undercurrent of generosity and compassion.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #256 | 1,876 | 5,561 |
| Spain | 0 | #274 | 193 | 2,326 | |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
Mercè is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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