Ellis vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
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

Ellis Rank #273
Liem Rank #5,715

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Liem more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Liem mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Ellis and Liem boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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