Mercy

Pronunciation: [ m-ERS-ee ]

Boy Name #4,339 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4339, Mercy is an uncommon boy name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Mercy is a boy name, recorded for 24 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ERS-ee.

Parents who love the name Mercy often also consider Meta, Melissa, Melvina .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #4,339
Total SSA Count: 24

Alternative Spellings

Mercer #3081

Nicknames

Mer Mey Merie

Also a Girl Name

Mercy is also used as a girl name, ranked #850.

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Similar Names

Meta Melissa Melvina Meda Mertie Mellie Metta Melinda

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mercy

Is Mercy a boy or girl name?

Mercy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4339. As a girl name, it is ranked #850. Mercy is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Mercy?

Mercy is pronounced m-ERS-ee.

How popular is the name Mercy?

Mercy is currently ranked #4339 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Mercy?

Common nicknames for Mercy include Mer, Mey, and Merie.

Is Mercy a common or rare name?

Mercy is an uncommon name, ranked #4339 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mercy

Mercy is a boy name .

Is Mercy a boy or girl name? Mercy is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,339 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #850. Mercy is more commonly used as a girl name.

Mercy is currently ranked #4,339 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Mercy include Mer, Mey, and Merie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Mercy include Mercer . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.