"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls: Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it."
Christian Name · English/French Origin
Mercer Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Mercer
boy
Mercer means "Merchant; Trader", a boy's name of English/French origin. The name Mercer does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Mercer seeks the pearl of great price — selling all, buying the kingdom, candle burning through the night, the merchant who found everything.
Is Mercer in the Bible?
No — the name Mercer does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Merchant; Trader", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Mercer.
Pronunciation:/MER-ser/
OriginEnglish/French
MeaningMerchant; Trader
What does Mercer mean?
Mercer is a boy name of English/French origin meaning "Merchant; Trader". Mercer is the merchant — and the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls. 'The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls.' Mercer trades everything for the pearl of great price.
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What does Mercer mean in the Bible?
Mercer means "Merchant; Trader" and is a name of English/French origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Mercer is the merchant — and the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant seeking fine pearls. 'The kingdom of heaven is like unto a merchant man, seeking goodly pearls.' Mercer trades everything for the pearl of great price.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Mercer?
Mercer is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Merchant; Trader" — not because Scripture names anyone Mercer.
"She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Mercer?
Mercer has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Mercer?
Mercer is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Mercer?
Mercer seeks the pearl of great price — selling all, buying the kingdom, candle burning through the night, the merchant who found everything.
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Mercer name meaning: frequently asked questions
No — the name Mercer does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Merchant; Trader", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Mercer.
Mercer means "Merchant; Trader." It is an English/French name. Scripture never uses it as a name, but the idea behind it — "Merchant; Trader" — runs right through the Bible.
English/French. Mercer comes into English from English/French and carries the sense "Merchant; Trader." Its Christian use comes from that meaning and centuries of use in the church, not from a person named in Scripture.
Common questions about the name Mercer
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Mercer?
You can read every verse where Mercer appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.