Amery vs Merci

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amery

Girl #4,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"industrious ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,515
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Amy, Mery, Remy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Merci

Girl #4,398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mercy, compassion, grace"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

French American Spanish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,398
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mer

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Amery Rank #4,515
Merci Rank #4,398

Merci is more popular, ranked #4398 vs #4515 for Amery.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amery ___

  • Amery Jane
  • Amery Grace
  • Amery Rose
  • Amery Claire
  • Amery Wren
  • Amery Faye

Merci ___

  • Merci Grace
  • Merci Rose
  • Merci Belle
  • Merci Ann
  • Merci Lee
  • Merci Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amery

Emory Avery Hadley Ellery Waverly

If you choose Merci

Verity Hope Faith Grace Justice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amery or Merci more popular?

Merci is more popular, ranked #4398 compared to Amery at #4515 in the United States.

What do Amery and Merci mean?

Amery means "industrious ruler" (Germanic origin). Merci means "mercy, compassion, grace" (Latin via French origin).

Are Amery and Merci boy or girl names?

Amery is primarily a girl name. Merci is primarily a girl name.

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