Liem vs Cal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Cal

Boy #671 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#671
Total SSA Count
408
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Cal Rank #671

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Cal more popular?

Cal is more popular, ranked #671 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Cal mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Cal means "bald (short for Calvin from Latin Calvinus)" (Latin origin).

Are Liem and Cal boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Cal is primarily a boy name.

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