Liam vs Liem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Liam Rank #1
Liem Rank #5,715

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5715 for Liem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Liem

Minh Lan Khanh Linh Tuan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Liem more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liam and Liem mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Liam and Liem boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Liem is primarily a boy name.

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