Paul vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
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

Paul Rank #264
Liem Rank #5,715

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paul or Liem more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Paul and Liem mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Paul and Liem boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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