Mercutio Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationmer-KYOO-tee-oh / /mɜːrˈkjuːti.oʊ/

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: 'merchant'; Latin: 'to be merciful'

Historical & Cultural Background

Mercutio is a character from William Shakespeare's play 'Romeo and Juliet', where he is portrayed as a close friend of Romeo. The name is derived from the Latin word 'mercurialis', which relates to the Roman god Mercury, associated with commerce and communication. The character's witty and playful nature has made the name notable in literary contexts.

Similar Names

MarcellusLuciusOctaviusCassiusJuliusMaximusTiberiusValentino

Variants

  • Mercutio

International Variants

  • Mercutio (Italian)

Famous people named Mercutio

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Fictional characters named Mercutio

Mercutio from 'Romeo and Juliet' is a close friend of Romeo and known for his witty banter.

Mercutio appears in various adaptations of 'Romeo and Juliet', often portrayed as a charismatic and playful character.

Sibling Suggestions

JulietRomeoBenvolioTybaltIsabellaLorenzo

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mercutio was first seen in the United States in 2009. Mercutio has ranked as high as #1416 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mercutio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mercutio

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20095
20125
20167