Gus vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
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

Gus Rank #1,216
Liem Rank #5,715

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gus or Liem more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Gus and Liem mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Gus and Liem boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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