Jan vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Jan Rank #2,213

Liem Rank #5,715

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Jan or Liem more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Jan and Liem mean?

Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Jan and Liem boy or girl names?

Jan is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.