Mercury

Murk-yuh-ree

Latin

"Roman messenger god"

Mercury Origin and Meaning

The name Mercury is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "Roman messenger god".

Adventurous parents are starting to look back to names of ancient gods like Mercury, Zeus, and Apollo. This one is also a planet and a metallic element, and has a friendly nickname, Merc. The Roman god Mercury, which derives from the Latin words for trade or wages, is the patron of tradesmen and travelers and the fastest-moving planet in the solar system. Mercury is the planet associated with the sign of Virgo, so this is one of the prime names for Virgo babies.

Music lovers will also appreciate the connection to the legendary Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara.

Mercury Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 846 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Mercury

• 846 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Mercury

• Freddie Mercury original lead singer of Queen

The name Mercury in Pop Culture

• Mercury main character in the book "Quicksilver" by Stephanie Spinner
• mercury an element
• Mercury planet and Roman messenger god in Roman mythology
• Mercury Black antagonist voiced by J.J. Castillo in anime web series "RWBY"