Liem vs Shamar

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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Shamar

Boy #3,303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to guard, to keep watch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African American Jewish Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,303
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Shamar Rank #3,303

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Shamar more popular?

Shamar is more popular, ranked #3303 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Shamar mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Shamar means "to guard, to keep watch" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liem and Shamar boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Shamar is primarily a boy name.

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