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Dre vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dre

Boy #4,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"manly, strong"

Origin: Greek (Andreas)

Cultural Roots

American African American French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,299
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Dre Rank #4,299
Mercy Rank #4,339

Dre is more popular, ranked #4299 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dre or Mercy more popular?

Dre is more popular, ranked #4299 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Dre and Mercy mean?

Dre means "manly, strong" (Greek (Andreas) origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Dre and Mercy boy or girl names?

Dre is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a boy name.

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