Kyle vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Scottish English Irish American

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Kyle Rank #440

Liem Rank #5,715

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Kyle or Liem more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Kyle and Liem mean?

Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Kyle and Liem boy or girl names?

Kyle is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.