Bitterness, beloved, or drop of the sea
Mery is a variant of Mary, which has roots in the Hebrew name Miriam. While the exact etymology is debated, common interpretations include 'bitterness' from the Hebrew 'marah', or 'beloved' from the Egyptian root 'mry'. This specific spelling is rare in the United States but appears in various European and Latin American cultures.
Less common today
Mery isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,297 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the Japanese manga and anime series · One Piece
Spanish humanitarian and wife of Rafael Nadal
