Amelia vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Merci, Merce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Mercy Rank #850

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #850 for Mercy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Mercy ___

  • Mercy Jane
  • Mercy Grace
  • Mercy Anne
  • Mercy Louise
  • Mercy Faith
  • Mercy Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mercy

Hope Faith Joy Prudence Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Mercy more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Mercy at #850 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Mercy mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Amelia and Mercy boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Mercy is primarily a girl name.

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