Hal vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Hal Rank #3,485

Liem Rank #5,715

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Hal or Liem more popular?

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Hal and Liem mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Hal and Liem boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.