Liem vs Cru

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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Cru

Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,412
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Cru mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Liem and Cru boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.

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