Liem vs Serafin

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

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Serafin

Boy #5,630 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"burning, fiery one"

Origin: Hebrew (saraf)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catholic Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,630
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sera, Fin

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Popularity Comparison

Liem Rank #5,715
Serafin Rank #5,630

Serafin is more popular, ranked #5630 vs #5715 for Liem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liem ___

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

Serafin ___

  • Serafin Antonio
  • Serafin Manuel
  • Serafin Jose
  • Serafin Pablo
  • Serafin Miguel
  • Serafin Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liem

Minh Lan Khanh Linh Tuan

If you choose Serafin

Rafael Gabriel Miguel Diego Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liem or Serafin more popular?

Serafin is more popular, ranked #5630 compared to Liem at #5715 in the United States.

What do Liem and Serafin mean?

Liem means "honest, incorruptible" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Serafin means "burning, fiery one" (Hebrew (saraf) origin).

Are Liem and Serafin boy or girl names?

Liem is primarily a boy name. Serafin is primarily a boy name.

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