Mercy vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Girl #850 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, grace"

Origin: Old French/Latin

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Girl #878 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Mercy Rank #850

Hunter Rank #878

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 vs #878 for Hunter.

Is Mercy or Hunter more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Hunter at #878 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Hunter mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Mercy and Hunter boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a girl name. Hunter is primarily a girl name.