Matthew vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
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

Matthew Rank #33
Liem Rank #5,715

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Liem more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Liem mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Matthew and Liem boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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