Merit vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merit

Boy #6,508 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deserving of praise, earned reward"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,508
Total SSA Count
14
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

Merit Rank #6,508
Liham Rank #6,616

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Merit or Liham more popular?

Merit is more popular, ranked #6508 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Merit and Liham mean?

Merit means "deserving of praise, earned reward" (Latin origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Merit and Liham boy or girl names?

Merit is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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