Mercy vs Devaughn

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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Graceson Apolo Breon Shae

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Devaughn

Boy #4,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little one, junior (Vaughn element)"

Origin: Welsh fychan

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,462
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339

Devaughn Rank #4,462

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4462 for Devaughn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Devaughn more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Devaughn at #4462 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Devaughn mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin).

Are Mercy and Devaughn boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Devaughn is primarily a boy name.

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