Lee vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

15 High Risk

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

✓ All Clear

Lee Rank #715

Liem Rank #5,715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Lee or Liem more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Lee and Liem mean?

Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Lee and Liem boy or girl names?

Lee is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.