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Max vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
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

Max Rank #175
Liem Rank #5,715

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Max or Liem more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Max and Liem mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Max and Liem boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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