Mercy vs Apolo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,339
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339
Apolo Rank #4,422

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4422 for Apolo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Apolo more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Apolo at #4422 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Apolo mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Apolo means "destroyer" (Greek origin).

Are Mercy and Apolo boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Apolo is primarily a boy name.

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