Leib vs Liham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leib

Boy #4,744 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Yiddish/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Jewish Ashkenazi Jewish Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,744
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Liham

Boy #6,616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"letter, written message"

Origin: Tagalog

Cultural Roots

Filipino Tagalog

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,616
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Leib Rank #4,744
Liham Rank #6,616

Leib is more popular, ranked #4744 vs #6616 for Liham.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leib or Liham more popular?

Leib is more popular, ranked #4744 compared to Liham at #6616 in the United States.

What do Leib and Liham mean?

Leib means "lion" (Yiddish/Germanic origin). Liham means "letter, written message" (Tagalog origin).

Are Leib and Liham boy or girl names?

Leib is primarily a boy name. Liham is primarily a boy name.

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