Mercy vs Amiris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English American African

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Boy #4,171 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"prince, commander, leader"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim African-American American

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Amiris Rank #4,171

Amiris is more popular, ranked #4171 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Is Mercy or Amiris more popular?

Amiris is more popular, ranked #4171 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Amiris mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Amiris means "prince, commander, leader" (Arabic origin).

Are Mercy and Amiris boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Amiris is primarily a boy name.