Ralph vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralph

Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,153
Total SSA Count
182
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

Ralph Rank #1,153
Liem Rank #5,715

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralph or Liem more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Ralph and Liem mean?

Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Ralph and Liem boy or girl names?

Ralph is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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