Mercy vs Praise

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

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Praise

Boy #4,510 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to glorify, worship, and give thanks to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

Nigerian Ghanaian African Christian American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,510
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339
Praise Rank #4,510

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4510 for Praise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Praise more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Praise at #4510 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Praise mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Praise means "to glorify, worship, and give thanks to God" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Mercy and Praise boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Praise is primarily a boy name.

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