Liem vs Kru

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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Kru

Boy #1,877 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)"

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,877
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Kru mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Liem and Kru boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.

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