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Mercy vs Jenna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Girl #850 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, forgiveness, grace"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

English American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#850
Total SSA Count
318
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #850
Jenna Rank #684

Jenna is more popular, ranked #684 vs #850 for Mercy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Jenna more popular?

Jenna is more popular, ranked #684 compared to Mercy at #850 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Jenna mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin). Jenna means "fair, smooth, white wave" (Cornish/Celtic origin).

Are Mercy and Jenna boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a girl name. Jenna is primarily a girl name.

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