Liem vs Nels

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liem

Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Boy #5,445 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian

Scandinavian Swedish Norwegian Danish American

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Liem Rank #5,715

Nels Rank #5,445

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Liem or Nels more popular?

Nels is more popular, ranked #5445 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Nels mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Nels means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic via Scandinavian origin).

Are Liem and Nels boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Nels is primarily a boy name.