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Mercy vs Corwin

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

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Corwin

Boy #4,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"heart's friend, chosen friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Welsh English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,374
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339
Corwin Rank #4,374

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4374 for Corwin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Corwin more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Corwin at #4374 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Corwin mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Corwin means "heart's friend, chosen friend" (Old English origin).

Are Mercy and Corwin boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Corwin is primarily a boy name.

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