Anurag vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anurag

Boy #8,809 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"love, attachment, devotion"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Bengali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,809
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Anu, Ragu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anurag Rank #8,809
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #8809 for Anurag.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anurag ___

  • Anurag Kumar
  • Anurag Raj
  • Anurag Dev
  • Anurag Sharma
  • Anurag Singh

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 Anurag

Ananya Arjun Priya Rohit Kavya

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anurag or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Anurag at #8809 in the United States.

What do Anurag and Liam mean?

Anurag means "love, attachment, devotion" (Sanskrit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Anurag and Liam boy or girl names?

Anurag is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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