Percy vs Merci

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

✓ All Clear

Girl #4,398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mercy, compassion, grace"

Origin: Latin via French

French American Spanish African American

15 High Risk

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Percy Rank #1,256

Merci Rank #4,398

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 vs #4398 for Merci.

Is Percy or Merci more popular?

Percy is more popular, ranked #1256 compared to Merci at #4398 in the United States.

What do Percy and Merci mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Merci means "mercy, compassion, grace" (Latin via French origin).

Are Percy and Merci boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Merci is primarily a girl name.