Arjan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arjan

Boy #1,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, silver"

Origin: Sanskrit (Arjuna)

Cultural Roots

Dutch Punjabi Sikh Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,609
Total SSA Count
106
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arj

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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

Arjan Rank #1,609
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1609 for Arjan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arjan ___

  • Arjan Singh
  • Arjan Dev
  • Arjan Raj
  • Arjan Preet
  • Arjan Jeet
  • Arjan Veer

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 Arjan

Gurpreet Harjot Simran Manpreet Harbir

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Arjan at #1609 in the United States.

What do Arjan and Liam mean?

Arjan means "white, silver" (Sanskrit (Arjuna) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Arjan and Liam boy or girl names?

Arjan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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