Maylee vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maylee

Girl #1,021 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"May meadow, spring clearing"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Lee

Playground Safety Score

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Maylee Rank #1,021
Mercy Rank #850

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 vs #1021 for Maylee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maylee ___

  • Maylee Rose
  • Maylee Grace
  • Maylee Ann
  • Maylee Jane
  • Maylee Dawn
  • Maylee Joy

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 Maylee

Kai Suki River June Chloe

If you choose Mercy

Hope Faith Joy Prudence Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maylee or Mercy more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Maylee at #1021 in the United States.

What do Maylee and Mercy mean?

Maylee means "May meadow, spring clearing" (English origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Maylee and Mercy boy or girl names?

Maylee is primarily a girl name. Mercy is primarily a girl name.

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