Elyse vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elyse

Girl #748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#748
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ely, Lys

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

Elyse Rank #748
Mercy Rank #850

Elyse is more popular, ranked #748 vs #850 for Mercy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elyse ___

  • Elyse Marie
  • Elyse Anne
  • Elyse Claire
  • Elyse Rose
  • Elyse Grace
  • Elyse Nicole

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 Elyse

Elise Lisette Danielle Claire Juliet

If you choose Mercy

Hope Faith Joy Prudence Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elyse or Mercy more popular?

Elyse is more popular, ranked #748 compared to Mercy at #850 in the United States.

What do Elyse and Mercy mean?

Elyse means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Elyse and Mercy boy or girl names?

Elyse is primarily a girl name. Mercy is primarily a girl name.

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