Mercy vs Ferrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English American African

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Boy #20,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little man, young warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Celtic Contemporary

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Ferrin Rank #20,697

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #20697 for Ferrin.

Is Mercy or Ferrin more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Ferrin at #20697 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Ferrin mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Ferrin means "little man, young warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mercy and Ferrin boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Ferrin is primarily a boy name.