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John vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

John Rank #21
Liem Rank #5,715

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Liem more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do John and Liem mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are John and Liem boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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