Mercy vs Shaw

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

Mercy Rank #850
Shaw Rank #4,307

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mercy ___

  • Mercy Jane
  • Mercy Grace
  • Mercy Anne
  • Mercy Louise
  • Mercy Faith
  • Mercy Claire

Shaw ___

  • Shaw James
  • Shaw William
  • Shaw Alexander
  • Shaw Reid
  • Shaw Cole
  • Shaw Bennett

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mercy

Hope Faith Joy Prudence Henry

If you choose Shaw

Hayes Greer Quinn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Shaw more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Shaw mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, grace" (Old French/Latin origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Mercy and Shaw boy or girl names?

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

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