Walter vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walter

Boy #271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the army"

Origin: Old High German

English German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Walter Rank #271

Liem Rank #5,715

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Walter or Liem more popular?

Walter is more popular, ranked #271 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Walter and Liem mean?

Walter means "ruler of the army" (Old High German origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Walter and Liem boy or girl names?

Walter is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.