Mercy vs Shaw

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English American African

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Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Shaw Rank #4,307

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Is Mercy or Shaw more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Shaw mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Mercy and Shaw boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.