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Mercy vs Sariah

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
Sariah Rank #1,011

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 vs #1011 for Sariah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Sariah more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Sariah at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Sariah mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin). Sariah means "God is princess, noble ruler" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mercy and Sariah boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a girl name. Sariah is primarily a girl name.

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