Liem vs Khalil

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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Khalil

Boy #393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend of God (theological)"

Origin: Islamic tradition

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern African American South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#393
Total SSA Count
830
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Khalil Rank #393

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Khalil more popular?

Khalil is more popular, ranked #393 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Khalil mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Khalil means "friend of God (theological)" (Islamic tradition origin).

Are Liem and Khalil boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Khalil is primarily a boy name.

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