Rafe vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafe

Boy #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English British Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,311
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
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

Rafe Rank #1,311
Liem Rank #5,715

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafe or Liem more popular?

Rafe is more popular, ranked #1311 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Rafe and Liem mean?

Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Rafe and Liem boy or girl names?

Rafe is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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