Mercy vs Trust

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

Trust

Boy #4,270 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, reliance, confidence"

Origin: Old Norse traust

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,270
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339
Trust Rank #4,270

Trust is more popular, ranked #4270 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Trust more popular?

Trust is more popular, ranked #4270 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Trust mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Trust means "faith, reliance, confidence" (Old Norse traust origin).

Are Mercy and Trust boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Trust is primarily a boy name.

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