Mercy vs Graeson

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
Graeson Rank #4,343

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4343 for Graeson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Graeson more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Graeson at #4343 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Graeson mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Graeson means "son of the grey-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Mercy and Graeson boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Graeson is primarily a boy name.

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