Emma vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emma

Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
13,485
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

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

Emma Rank #2
Mercy Rank #850

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #850 for Mercy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

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 Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

If you choose Mercy

Hope Faith Joy Prudence Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emma or Mercy more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Mercy at #850 in the United States.

What do Emma and Mercy mean?

Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Emma and Mercy boy or girl names?

Emma is primarily a girl name. Mercy is primarily a girl name.

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