Harold vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Harold Rank #991
Liem Rank #5,715

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Liem more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Harold and Liem mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Harold and Liem boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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