Linus vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,423
Total SSA Count
129
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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Popularity Comparison

Linus Rank #1,423
Liem Rank #5,715

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linus or Liem more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Linus and Liem mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Linus and Liem boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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