Mercy vs Wright

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 #4,274 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"craftsman, skilled maker"

Origin: Old English wyrhta

American English Scottish

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Wright Rank #4,274

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Is Mercy or Wright more popular?

Wright is more popular, ranked #4274 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Wright mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Wright means "craftsman, skilled maker" (Old English wyrhta origin).

Are Mercy and Wright boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Wright is primarily a boy name.