Howard vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

✓ All Clear

Howard Rank #1,056

Liem Rank #5,715

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Howard or Liem more popular?

Howard is more popular, ranked #1056 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Howard and Liem mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Howard and Liem boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.