Lim vs Maris

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
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Popularity Comparison

Lim Rank #23,302
Maris Rank #3,455

Maris is more popular, ranked #3455 vs #23302 for Lim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lim ___

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

Maris ___

  • Maris Jane
  • Maris Louise
  • Maris Claire
  • Maris Elise
  • Maris June
  • Maris Wren

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lim

Lin Kim Kai Mei Jun

If you choose Maris

Iris Phoebe Felix Caspian Coral

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lim or Maris more popular?

Maris is more popular, ranked #3455 compared to Lim at #23302 in the United States.

What do Lim and Maris mean?

Lim means "forest, grove of trees" (Chinese origin). Maris means "of the sea" (Latin origin).

Are Lim and Maris boy or girl names?

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

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