Derek vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Derek Rank #258

Liem Rank #5,715

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Derek or Liem more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Derek and Liem mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Derek and Liem boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.