Liem vs Jan

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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Jan

Boy #2,213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Latin Johannes)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Polish Czech Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,213
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Jan Rank #2,213

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Jan more popular?

Jan is more popular, ranked #2213 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Jan mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Jan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Latin Johannes) origin).

Are Liem and Jan boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Jan is primarily a boy name.

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