Megan vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Megan

Girl #761 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#761
Total SSA Count
369
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Meg, Meggie

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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

Megan Rank #761
Mercy Rank #850

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 vs #850 for Mercy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Megan ___

  • Megan Rose
  • Megan Anne
  • Megan Lynn
  • Megan Marie
  • Megan Elizabeth
  • Megan Grace

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 Megan

Ryan Kevin Shannon Bridget Connor

If you choose Mercy

Hope Faith Joy Prudence Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Megan or Mercy more popular?

Megan is more popular, ranked #761 compared to Mercy at #850 in the United States.

What do Megan and Mercy mean?

Megan means "pearl" (Greek via Welsh origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Megan and Mercy boy or girl names?

Megan is primarily a girl name. Mercy is primarily a girl name.

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