Liem vs Malcom

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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Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Malcom mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Liem and Malcom boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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