Aric vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aric

Boy #4,456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English American African

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Aric Rank #4,456

Mercy Rank #4,339

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4456 for Aric.

Is Aric or Mercy more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Aric at #4456 in the United States.

What do Aric and Mercy mean?

Aric means "eternal ruler" (Old Norse origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Aric and Mercy boy or girl names?

Aric is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a boy name.