Arash vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arash

Boy #6,324 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Iranian/Persian Afghan Tajik Persian diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,324
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arsh, Aro

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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

Arash Rank #6,324
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6324 for Arash.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arash ___

  • Arash Dariush
  • Arash Reza
  • Arash Kian
  • Arash Jamshid
  • Arash Ali
  • Arash Cyrus

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 Arash

Dara Shireen Cyrus Neda Parisa

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arash or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Arash at #6324 in the United States.

What do Arash and Liam mean?

Arash means "bright, shining" (Persian/Avestan origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Arash and Liam boy or girl names?

Arash is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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