Mercy vs Boy

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 #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Boy Rank #4,506

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4506 for Boy.

Is Mercy or Boy more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Boy at #4506 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Boy mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin).

Are Mercy and Boy boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Boy is primarily a boy name.