Mercedes Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Mercedes Name at a Glance

Name	Mercedes
Meaning	Mercy. Derived from one of the Spanish titles for the Virgin Mary (Maria de las Mercedes).
Origin	Spanish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Mercedes Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Mercedes means “Mercy. Derived from one of the Spanish titles for the Virgin Mary (Maria de las Mercedes”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Mercedes Name Origin

Our database records Mercedes under Spanish origin. Browse more Spanish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Mercedes a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Mercedes is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Mercedes

When considering Mercedes for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.