Anav vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anav

Boy #4,552 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grape"

Origin: Hebrew ענב

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,552
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nav

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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

Anav Rank #4,552
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4552 for Anav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anav ___

  • Anav Eli
  • Anav David
  • Anav Moshe
  • Anav Yair
  • Anav Lior
  • Anav Oren

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 Anav

Talia Yael Itay Noa Eitan

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anav or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Anav at #4552 in the United States.

What do Anav and Liam mean?

Anav means "grape" (Hebrew ענב origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Anav and Liam boy or girl names?

Anav is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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