Liem vs Van

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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Van

Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Vietnamese American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#909
Total SSA Count
257
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Van mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Liem and Van boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.

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