Mercy vs Robby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English American African

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,532 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

American English European

24 High Risk

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Robby Rank #4,532

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4532 for Robby.

Is Mercy or Robby more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Robby at #4532 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Robby mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Robby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Mercy and Robby boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Robby is primarily a boy name.