Mercy vs Magic

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 #4,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"enchantment, supernatural power"

Origin: Latin/Greek

American African-American

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Magic Rank #4,258

Magic is more popular, ranked #4258 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Is Mercy or Magic more popular?

Magic is more popular, ranked #4258 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Magic mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Magic means "enchantment, supernatural power" (Latin/Greek origin).

Are Mercy and Magic boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Magic is primarily a boy name.