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Mercury Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Mercury

"Senses relating to the metal. A silvery-coloured, metallic chemical element (symbol Hg) with the atomic number 80; it is liquid at room temperature, and toxic."

Multiple origins Origin Gender-Neutral 📈 Peak 2023 👥 290 in US
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Meaning
Senses relating to the metal. A silvery-coloured, metallic chemical element (symbol Hg) with the atomic number 80; it is liquid at room temperature, and toxic.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
290
Life Path
Number 4

📖 What Does Mercury Mean?

Mercury is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

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Mercury is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:…

Root Element
Mercury
Core Meaning
"Senses relating to the metal. A silvery-coloured, metallic chemical element (symbol Hg) with the atomic number 80; it is liquid at room temperature, and toxic."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Mercury

M 4
E 5
R 9
C 3
U 3
R 9
Y 7
SUM 4
4
Life Path
Stability & Hard Work
8
Soul Urge
Power & Ambition
5
Personality
Freedom & Adventure

Life Path 4 — Stability & Hard Work: Reliable, disciplined, and exceptionally organized.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male68%
♀ Female32%

Based on 290 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 290
Peak year 2023 (32)
First recorded 1972
Last recorded 2024
Gender Gender-Neutral
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Mercury" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Senses relating to the metal. A silvery-coloured, metallic chemical element (symbol Hg) with the atomic number 80; it is liquid at room temperature, and toxic.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~290 people named Mercury in the US. Peaked in 2023 with 32 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Mercury?

The Life Path number for Mercury is 4, associated with Stability & Hard Work. Soul Urge: 8. Personality: 5.

Is Mercury a boy or girl name?

Mercury is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 68% male and 32% female.

How many people are named Mercury in the US?

Approximately 290 people in the United States are named Mercury. The name peaked in 2023 with 32 recorded uses.

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