Mercy vs Tory

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

Tory

Boy #4,463 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conqueror"

Origin: Latin via Victoria/Victor

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,463
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339
Tory Rank #4,463

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #4463 for Tory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Tory more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Tory at #4463 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Tory mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Tory means "conqueror" (Latin via Victoria/Victor origin).

Are Mercy and Tory boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Tory is primarily a boy name.

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