Rui vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rui

Boy #2,294 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"glorious ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Portuguese

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Rui Rank #2,294

Liem Rank #5,715

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Rui or Liem more popular?

Rui is more popular, ranked #2294 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Rui and Liem mean?

Rui means "glorious ruler" (Germanic via Portuguese origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Rui and Liem boy or girl names?

Rui is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.