Liem vs Melvin

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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Melvin

Boy #876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"council friend"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#876
Total SSA Count
275
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Melvin Rank #876

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Melvin more popular?

Melvin is more popular, ranked #876 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Melvin mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Melvin means "council friend" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Liem and Melvin boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Melvin is primarily a boy name.

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