Mercy vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English American African

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Mercy Rank #4,339

Liem Rank #5,715

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

Is Mercy or Liem more popular?

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

What do Mercy and Liem mean?

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

Are Mercy and Liem boy or girl names?

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