Zen vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Boy #5,715 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"honest, incorruptible"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Vietnamese Southeast Asian

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Zen Rank #959

Liem Rank #5,715

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #5715 for Liem.

Is Zen or Liem more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Zen and Liem mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Zen and Liem boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.