Liem vs Lyle

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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Lyle

Boy #1,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the island, island dweller"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,021
Total SSA Count
218
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Lyle Rank #1,021

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Lyle more popular?

Lyle is more popular, ranked #1021 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Lyle mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Lyle means "the island, island dweller" (Norman French origin).

Are Liem and Lyle boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Lyle is primarily a boy name.

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