Mercy vs Tilly

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

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Tilly

Girl #952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Til, Tillie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #850
Tilly Rank #952

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 vs #952 for Tilly.

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

Tilly ___

  • Tilly Rose
  • Tilly Mae
  • Tilly Jane
  • Tilly Grace
  • Tilly Anne
  • Tilly Blythe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mercy

Hope Faith Joy Prudence Henry

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Tilly more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #850 compared to Tilly at #952 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Tilly mean?

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

Are Mercy and Tilly boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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