Harper vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harper

Boy #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,789
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
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

Harper Rank #1,789
Liem Rank #5,715

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harper or Liem more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Harper and Liem mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Harper and Liem boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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