Mercy vs Rufus

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 #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Rufus Rank #4,188

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Is Mercy or Rufus more popular?

Rufus is more popular, ranked #4188 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Rufus mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Mercy and Rufus boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.