Bear vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bear

Boy #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#829
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Bear Rank #829
Liem Rank #5,715

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bear or Liem more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Bear and Liem mean?

Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Bear and Liem boy or girl names?

Bear is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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