Shaun vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,568
Total SSA Count
110
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

Shaun Rank #1,568
Liem Rank #5,715

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaun or Liem more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Liem mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Shaun and Liem boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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