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River vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

River Rank #112
Liem Rank #5,715

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Liem more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do River and Liem mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are River and Liem boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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