Mercy vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Girl #850 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, grace"

Origin: Old French/Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Mercy Rank #850

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #850 for Mercy.

Is Mercy or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mercy at #850 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Gideon mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mercy and Gideon boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.