Shaw vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English American African

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Shaw Rank #4,307

Mercy Rank #4,339

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Is Shaw or Mercy more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Mercy mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Shaw and Mercy boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a boy name.