Mercy vs Rayshawn

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

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Rayshawn

Boy #4,476 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ray of light + God is gracious"

Origin: English + Irish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4,476
Total SSA Count: 23
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339

Rayshawn Rank #4,476

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4476 for Rayshawn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Rayshawn more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Rayshawn at #4476 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Rayshawn mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Rayshawn means "ray of light + God is gracious" (English + Irish/Hebrew origin).

Are Mercy and Rayshawn boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Rayshawn is primarily a boy name.

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