Liem vs Kean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,607 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cian

Irish English

15 High Risk

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Liem Rank #5,715

Kean Rank #5,607

Kean is more popular, ranked #5607 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Liem or Kean more popular?

Kean is more popular, ranked #5607 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Kean mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Kean means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cian origin).

Are Liem and Kean boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Kean is primarily a boy name.