Kei vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kei

Boy #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,606
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
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

Kei Rank #4,606
Liem Rank #5,715

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kei or Liem more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Kei and Liem mean?

Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Kei and Liem boy or girl names?

Kei is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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