Liem vs Kari

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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Kari

Boy #2,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man"

Origin: Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl)

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Finnish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,838
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Kari Rank #2,838

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Kari more popular?

Kari is more popular, ranked #2838 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Kari mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Kari means "free man" (Old Norse/Germanic (from Karl) origin).

Are Liem and Kari boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Kari is primarily a boy name.

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