Gil vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gil

Boy #4,030 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,030
Total SSA Count
27
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

Gil Rank #4,030
Liem Rank #5,715

Gil is more popular, ranked #4030 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gil or Liem more popular?

Gil is more popular, ranked #4030 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Gil and Liem mean?

Gil means "joy, happiness" (Hebrew origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Gil and Liem boy or girl names?

Gil is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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