Mercy vs Shae

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 #4,511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, fine, fortunate"

Origin: Old Irish Gaelic

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Shae Rank #4,511

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4511 for Shae.

Is Mercy or Shae more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Shae at #4511 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Shae mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Shae means "admirable, fine, fortunate" (Old Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Mercy and Shae boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Shae is primarily a boy name.