Luke vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Luke Rank #34
Liem Rank #5,715

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luke or Liem more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Luke and Liem mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Luke and Liem boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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