Gaines vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaines

Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,557
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gaines Rank #6,557
Liham Rank #6,616

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaines or Liham more popular?

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Gaines and Liham mean?

Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Gaines and Liham boy or girl names?

Gaines is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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