Mercy vs Ky

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 #4,301 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sky (variant of Kai)"

Origin: Multiple

American Scandinavian Scottish

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Ky Rank #4,301

Ky is more popular, ranked #4301 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Is Mercy or Ky more popular?

Ky is more popular, ranked #4301 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Ky mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Ky means "sky (variant of Kai)" (Multiple origin).

Are Mercy and Ky boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Ky is primarily a boy name.