Mercy vs Cyprus

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
Cyprus Rank #4,267

Cyprus is more popular, ranked #4267 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Cyprus more popular?

Cyprus is more popular, ranked #4267 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Cyprus mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Cyprus means "from the island of Cyprus" (Greek origin).

Are Mercy and Cyprus boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Cyprus is primarily a boy name.

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