Elroy vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elroy

Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

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Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Elroy Rank #4,236

Mercy Rank #4,339

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Is Elroy or Mercy more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Elroy and Mercy mean?

Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Elroy and Mercy boy or girl names?

Elroy is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a boy name.