Merson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Billy Merson (1879–1947), English music hall performer and songwriter George F. Merson (1866–1959), Scottish pharmacist who produced surgical catgut Greg Merson (born 1987), American professional poker player Jack Merson (1922–2000), former second baseman in Major League Baseball Luc-Olivier Merson (1846–1920), French academic painter and illustrator also known for his postage stamp and currency designs Paul Merson (born 1968), retired English football player, and former player-manager of Walsall