Ken vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

English American Scottish Japanese

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Ken Rank #3,299

Liem Rank #5,715

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Ken or Liem more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Ken and Liem mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Ken and Liem boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.