Greg vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greg

Boy #4,526 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Greg Rank #4,526

Mercy Rank #4,339

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4526 for Greg.

Is Greg or Mercy more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Greg at #4526 in the United States.

What do Greg and Mercy mean?

Greg means "watchful, alert" (Greek origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Greg and Mercy boy or girl names?

Greg is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a boy name.