Raphael vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raphael

Boy #421 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine healer"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish French English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#421
Total SSA Count
744
Syllables
3
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

Raphael Rank #421
Liem Rank #5,715

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raphael or Liem more popular?

Raphael is more popular, ranked #421 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Raphael and Liem mean?

Raphael means "divine healer" (Hebrew origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Raphael and Liem boy or girl names?

Raphael is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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