Quick answer
Mercury is a boy name meaning "to trade; wages".
Pronunciation: American English /ˈmɜɹ.kjə.ɹi/; British English /ˈmɜː.kjʊ.ɹi/.
Meaning and history
This name comes from the Latin Mercurius, probably derived from Latin mercor "to trade" or merces "wages". This was the name of the Roman god of trade, merchants, and travellers, later equated with the Greek god Hermes. This is also the name of the first planet in the solar system and a metallic chemical element, both named for the god.
Notes and context
Usage: roman mythology