Mercy

Meaning of Mercy

Mercy means compassion and forgiveness, showing kindness to others.

Mercy has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Mercy

After ranking as high as #662 in 2019, Mercy has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Mercy

• Mercy Johnson Okojie
  Nigerian actress and producer
• Mercy Masika
  Kenyan gospel musician
• Mercy Myong
  Korean-American violinist
• Mercyhurst
  American Roman Catholic nun
• Mercy Adomaa Tanoh
  Ghanaian diplomat

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Questions about the name Mercy

What does the name Mercy mean?

Mercy means mercy means compassion and forgiveness, showing kindness to others, and it comes from English origins.

Is Mercy a boy's or a girl's name?

Mercy is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Mercy?

Mercy did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Mercy most popular?

Mercy peaked at #662 in 2019.