Charlotte vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charlotte Rank #4
Mercy Rank #850

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #850 for Mercy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Mercy

Hope Faith Joy Prudence Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Mercy more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Mercy at #850 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Mercy mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Mercy boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Mercy is primarily a girl name.

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