Dashiel 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

Dashiel Rank #4,423
Mercy Rank #850

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 vs #4423 for Dashiel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dashiel ___

  • Dashiel James
  • Dashiel Oliver
  • Dashiel Leo
  • Dashiel Felix
  • Dashiel August
  • Dashiel Henry

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 Dashiel

Atticus Holden Beatrix Clementine Milo

If you choose Mercy

Hope Faith Joy Prudence Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dashiel or Mercy more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Dashiel at #4423 in the United States.

What do Dashiel and Mercy mean?

Dashiel means "from the ash tree dell" (Old English origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Dashiel and Mercy boy or girl names?

Dashiel is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a girl name.

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