Marcus vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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Popularity Comparison

Marcus Rank #256
Liem Rank #5,715

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcus or Liem more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Marcus and Liem mean?

Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Marcus and Liem boy or girl names?

Marcus is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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