Clay vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
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

Clay Rank #544
Liem Rank #5,715

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Liem more popular?

Clay is more popular, ranked #544 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Clay and Liem mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Clay and Liem boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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