Mercy vs Cavan

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

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Zebulon Zyro Amiris Rider

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Cavan

Boy #4,288 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little gentle one (variant of Kevin)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,288
Total SSA Count: 25
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Azariel Bodey Lavern Adrius

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Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339

Cavan Rank #4,288

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Cavan more popular?

Cavan is more popular, ranked #4288 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Cavan mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Cavan means "little gentle one (variant of Kevin)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mercy and Cavan boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Cavan is primarily a boy name.

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