Liem vs Merlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Boy #2,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea fortress"

Origin: Brittonic/Welsh

Welsh English French Medieval

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Liem Rank #5,715

Merlin Rank #2,083

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Liem or Merlin more popular?

Merlin is more popular, ranked #2083 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Merlin mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Merlin means "sea fortress" (Brittonic/Welsh origin).

Are Liem and Merlin boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Merlin is primarily a boy name.