Shaw vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaw

Boy #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,307
Total SSA Count
25
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

Shaw Rank #4,307
Liem Rank #5,715

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 vs #5715 for Liem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shaw or Liem more popular?

Shaw is more popular, ranked #4307 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Shaw and Liem mean?

Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Shaw and Liem boy or girl names?

Shaw is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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