Liem vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,715
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,339
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Mercy Rank #4,339

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Mercy more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Mercy mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Liem and Mercy boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a boy name.

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