Clever vs Lim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lim

Boy #23,302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"forest, grove of trees"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Filipino Malaysian Singaporean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,302
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clever Rank #17,489
Lim Rank #23,302

Clever is more popular, ranked #17489 vs #23302 for Lim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clever ___

No pairings available yet.

Lim ___

  • Lim Alexander
  • Lim James
  • Lim Wei
  • Lim Jun
  • Lim Kai

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clever

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Lim

Lin Kim Kai Mei Jun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clever or Lim more popular?

Clever is more popular, ranked #17489 compared to Lim at #23302 in the United States.

What do Clever and Lim mean?

Lim means "forest, grove of trees" (Chinese origin).

Are Clever and Lim boy or girl names?

Clever is primarily a girl name. Lim is primarily a boy name.

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