Liam vs Josiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #53 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African American

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Liam Rank #1

Josiah Rank #53

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #53 for Josiah.

Is Liam or Josiah more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Josiah at #53 in the United States.

What do Liam and Josiah mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Josiah means "the Lord heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Josiah boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Josiah is primarily a boy name.