Liem vs Ransom

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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Ransom

Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,661
Total SSA Count
101
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Ransom mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Liem and Ransom boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.

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