Neil vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neil

Boy #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English Scandinavian

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Neil Rank #866

Liem Rank #5,715

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Neil or Liem more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Neil and Liem mean?

Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Neil and Liem boy or girl names?

Neil is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.