Richard vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #850 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, grace"

Origin: Old French/Latin

English American African

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Mercy Rank #850

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

Is Richard or Mercy more popular?

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

What do Richard and Mercy mean?

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

Are Richard and Mercy boy or girl names?

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