Robert vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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

Robert Rank #90
Liem Rank #5,715

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robert or Liem more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Robert and Liem mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Robert and Liem boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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