Mercy vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Girl #850 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, grace"

Origin: Old French/Latin

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Mercy Rank #850

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #850 for Mercy.

Is Mercy or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Mercy at #850 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Richard mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Mercy and Richard boy or girl names?

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