Mercy vs Aithan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Boy #4,385 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, enduring, firm"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Aithan Rank #4,385

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4385 for Aithan.

Is Mercy or Aithan more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Aithan at #4385 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Aithan mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Aithan means "strong, enduring, firm" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mercy and Aithan boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Aithan is primarily a boy name.