Mercy

At a Glance: Name: Mercy – Meaning: compassion, mercy – Origin: English (17th-century Puritan virtue name) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: MER-see

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Mercy is a clean, modern girls' name that means exactly what it says: compassion, mercy. It comes from English, first used as a 17th-century Puritan virtue name, and is pronounced MER-see. For parents who want a name with a plain, unambiguous meaning, this is about as direct as it gets.

Meaning & Origin of Mercy

Meaning: Compassion, mercy.

Origin: English (17th-century Puritan virtue name).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Mercy

Phonetic: MER-see   IPA: /ˈmɜːrsi/

Popularity of Mercy

Mercy's peak year on the SSA charts was 1881, when it ranked #611 with 9 babies given the name. By 2024 the count had grown to 318 babies, which now lands at rank #849.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1881–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Mercy mean?

Compassion, mercy. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mercy)

How do you pronounce Mercy?

Mercy is pronounced MER-see (IPA: /ˈmɜːrsi/).

Is Mercy a popular name right now?

Mercy peaked at #611 in 1881 and is ranked #849 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1881–2024.)

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