Liem vs Sir

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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Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,964
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Sir Rank #1,964

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Sir more popular?

Sir is more popular, ranked #1964 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Sir mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Liem and Sir boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.

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