Ishmael vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ishmael

Boy #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Arabic Christian Islamic Jewish

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Ishmael Rank #1,498

Liem Rank #5,715

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Ishmael or Liem more popular?

Ishmael is more popular, ranked #1498 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Ishmael and Liem mean?

Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Ishmael and Liem boy or girl names?

Ishmael is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.