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Seth vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Seth Rank #559
Liem Rank #5,715

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seth or Liem more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Seth and Liem mean?

Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Seth and Liem boy or girl names?

Seth is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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