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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Compassion, mercy
- Origin
- English (17th-century Puritan virtue name)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- MER-see
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
MER-seeIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Mercy mean?
Compassion, mercy. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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