Mercy vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Mercy Rank #4,339
Liham Rank #6,616

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercy or Liham more popular?

Mercy is more popular, ranked #4339 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Mercy and Liham mean?

Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Mercy and Liham boy or girl names?

Mercy is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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