Ray vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ray

Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Ray Rank #777

Liem Rank #5,715

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Ray or Liem more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Ray and Liem mean?

Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Ray and Liem boy or girl names?

Ray is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.