Clark vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clark

Boy #438 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scribe, secretary"

Origin: Old English/Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#438
Total SSA Count
725
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Clark Rank #438
Liem Rank #5,715

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clark or Liem more popular?

Clark is more popular, ranked #438 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Clark and Liem mean?

Clark means "clerk, scribe, secretary" (Old English/Old French origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Clark and Liem boy or girl names?

Clark is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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