Mercy vs Rogue

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

All Clear

Rogue

Boy #4,507 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"independent wanderer, one who plays by their own rules"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,507
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339
Rogue Rank #4,507

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4507 for Rogue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Rogue more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Rogue at #4507 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Rogue mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Rogue means "independent wanderer, one who plays by their own rules" (English origin).

Are Mercy and Rogue boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Rogue is primarily a boy name.

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