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Liem vs Jacob

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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Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#41
Total SSA Count
6,496
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Jacob mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liem and Jacob boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.

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