Liem vs Shawn

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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Shawn

Boy #639 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#639
Total SSA Count
438
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Shawn Rank #639

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Shawn more popular?

Shawn is more popular, ranked #639 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Shawn mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Shawn means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan) via Irish (Sean) origin).

Are Liem and Shawn boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Shawn is primarily a boy name.

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