Amar vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amar

Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Arabic African French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,241
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Amar Rank #1,241
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1241 for Amar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amar ___

  • Amar Singh
  • Amar Dev
  • Amar Raj
  • Amar Preet
  • Amar Veer
  • Amar Khan

Liam ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amar

Arjun Nisha Priya Rohan Ananya

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amar or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Amar and Liam mean?

Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amar and Liam boy or girl names?

Amar is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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