Amr vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amr

Boy #4,907 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"era, age, lifetime"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Egyptian North African Muslim Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,907
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amr Rank #4,907
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4907 for Amr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amr ___

  • Amr Hassan
  • Amr Ali
  • Amr Khalid
  • Amr Tariq
  • Amr Walid
  • Amr Nasser

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 Amr

Leila Fatima Omar Amira Khalid

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amr or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amr at #4907 in the United States.

What do Amr and Liam mean?

Amr means "era, age, lifetime" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amr and Liam boy or girl names?

Amr is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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