Mercy vs Dashiel

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
Dashiel Rank #4,423

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4423 for Dashiel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Dashiel more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Dashiel at #4423 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Dashiel mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Dashiel means "from the ash tree dell" (Old English origin).

Are Mercy and Dashiel boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Dashiel is primarily a boy name.

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