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Amiris vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amiris

Boy #4,171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,171
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,339
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Amiris Rank #4,171
Mercy Rank #4,339

Amiris is more popular, ranked #4171 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amiris or Mercy more popular?

Amiris is more popular, ranked #4171 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Amiris and Mercy mean?

Amiris means "prince, commander, leader" (Arabic origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Amiris and Mercy boy or girl names?

Amiris is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a boy name.

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