Liem vs Nilo

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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Nilo

Boy #3,651 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Old Irish via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Spanish Italian East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,651
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Nilo Rank #3,651

Nilo is more popular, ranked #3651 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Nilo more popular?

Nilo is more popular, ranked #3651 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Nilo mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Nilo means "champion, cloud" (Old Irish via Finnish origin).

Are Liem and Nilo boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Nilo is primarily a boy name.

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