Mercy vs Chadwick

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

Chadwick

Boy #4,416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"warrior's settlement, warrior's town"

Origin: Old English ceadd + wic

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,416
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339
Chadwick Rank #4,416

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4416 for Chadwick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Chadwick more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Chadwick at #4416 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Chadwick mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Chadwick means "warrior's settlement, warrior's town" (Old English ceadd + wic origin).

Are Mercy and Chadwick boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Chadwick is primarily a boy name.

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