Mercy vs Elroy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Boy #4,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"the king"

Origin: Old French (le roi)

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Elroy Rank #4,236

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Is Mercy or Elroy more popular?

Elroy is more popular, ranked #4236 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Elroy mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Elroy means "the king" (Old French (le roi) origin).

Are Mercy and Elroy boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Elroy is primarily a boy name.