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Merson

Unisex Name day: February 6
Merson is a short form of Emerson: on birth records it is written Emerson (51,617 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Emerson page.
Origin: Germanic (via English surname). Meaning: son of Emery (brave/work + power).
An English patronymic 'son of Emery', Emery itself from the Germanic Emmerich/Amalric — 'amal' ('work, vigour') or 'ermen' ('whole') plus 'ric' ('power, ruler').

Name day for Merson

February 6

Why this day? Merson is a short form of Emerson, and shares its name day.

Merson is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on February 6.

The story of the name Merson

Merson is a short form of Emerson. It keeps its origin (Germanic (via English surname)) and meaning — son of Emery (brave/work + power), and shares its name day, February 6.

On birth records, Merson is rarely written as such: the Mersons are Emersons (51,617 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Emerson page.

Frequently asked questions about Merson

What does Merson mean?

Merson is a short form of Emerson, which means son of Emery (brave/work + power).

When is Merson's name day?

February 6, together with Emerson: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Merson a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Emerson.

Merson's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Merson

Bottom 10

  1. Johnnie53%
  2. Jack53%
  3. Roland57%
  4. Herbert58%
  5. Ruth58%
  6. Arnold59%
  7. Marvin59%
  8. Billie59%
  9. Joe60%
  10. Harold62%

Love potential for Merson

Bottom 10

  1. Arnold45%
  2. Herbert50%
  3. Clyde50%
  4. Billie51%
  5. Harold53%
  6. Roland54%
  7. Dora54%
  8. Francis55%
  9. Jack56%
  10. Calvin56%

Professional potential for Merson

Bottom 10

  1. Clyde48%
  2. Jeanette50%
  3. Mabel54%
  4. Ada54%
  5. Maurice55%
  6. Arlene55%
  7. Leon55%
  8. George55%
  9. Ralph56%
  10. Lillie56%

Crush potential for Merson

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert43%
  2. Johnnie44%
  3. Jack44%
  4. Arnold47%
  5. Roland47%
  6. Agnes47%
  7. Ruth49%
  8. Joe51%
  9. Billie52%
  10. Harold53%
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