Liem vs Kirk

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church, one who lives by a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja

Scottish American Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Liem Rank #5,715

Kirk Rank #2,573

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Liem or Kirk more popular?

Kirk is more popular, ranked #2573 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Kirk mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Kirk means "church, one who lives by a church" (Old Norse kirkja origin).

Are Liem and Kirk boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Kirk is primarily a boy name.