Mercy vs Righteous

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

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Boy #4,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morally right, virtuous, just"

Origin: Old English

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Righteous Rank #4,344

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4344 for Righteous.

Is Mercy or Righteous more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Righteous at #4344 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Righteous mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Righteous means "morally right, virtuous, just" (Old English origin).

Are Mercy and Righteous boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Righteous is primarily a boy name.