Liem vs Ricky

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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Ricky

Boy #830 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong)

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#830
Total SSA Count
300
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Ricky Rank #830

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Ricky more popular?

Ricky is more popular, ranked #830 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Ricky mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Ricky means "powerful ruler" (Old High German ric (power) + hard (brave/strong) origin).

Are Liem and Ricky boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Ricky is primarily a boy name.

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