Dara vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare

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

Dara Rank #1,029
Mercy Rank #850

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 vs #1029 for Dara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dara ___

  • Dara Mae
  • Dara Rose
  • Dara Jane
  • Dara Lynn
  • Dara Claire
  • Dara 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 Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Mercy

Hope Faith Joy Prudence Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Mercy more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Mercy mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Dara and Mercy boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Mercy is primarily a girl name.

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