Ross vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,362
Total SSA Count
139
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

Ross Rank #1,362
Liem Rank #5,715

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ross or Liem more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Ross and Liem mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Ross and Liem boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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