James vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Liem Rank #5,715

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5715 for Liem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Liem ___

  • Liem Henry
  • Liem James
  • Liem Van
  • Liem Minh
  • Liem Thanh
  • Liem An

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Liem

Minh Lan Khanh Linh Tuan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Liem more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do James and Liem mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are James and Liem boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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