Irving vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Irving Rank #1,618
Liem Rank #5,715

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Liem more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Irving and Liem mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Irving and Liem boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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