Mayer vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,834
Total SSA Count
88
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

Mayer Rank #1,834
Liem Rank #5,715

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Liem more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Mayer and Liem mean?

Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Mayer and Liem boy or girl names?

Mayer is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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