Merci vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merci

Girl #4,398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mercy, compassion, grace"

Origin: Latin via French

French American Spanish African American

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Merci Rank #4,398

Percy Rank #1,256

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #4398 for Merci.

Is Merci or Percy more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Merci at #4398 in the United States.

What do Merci and Percy mean?

Merci means "mercy, compassion, grace" (Latin via French origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Merci and Percy boy or girl names?

Merci is primarily a girl name. Percy is primarily a boy name.