Liem vs Jean

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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Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,141
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Jean Rank #1,141

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Jean more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Jean mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Liem and Jean boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Jean is primarily a boy name.

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