Carl vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carl

Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Carl Rank #1,035

Liem Rank #5,715

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Carl or Liem more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Carl and Liem mean?

Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Carl and Liem boy or girl names?

Carl is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.