Merle vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merle

Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

French English American

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Merle Rank #4,664

Liem Rank #5,715

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Merle or Liem more popular?

Merle is more popular, ranked #4664 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Merle and Liem mean?

Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Merle and Liem boy or girl names?

Merle is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.