Arjun vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arjun

Boy #583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white, clear, bright"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#583
Total SSA Count
489
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arju

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arjun Rank #583
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #583 for Arjun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arjun ___

  • Arjun Dev
  • Arjun Raj
  • Arjun Veer
  • Arjun Prasad
  • Arjun Shankar
  • Arjun Kumar

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Arjun

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If you choose Liam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arjun or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Arjun at #583 in the United States.

What do Arjun and Liam mean?

Arjun means "white, clear, bright" (Sanskrit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Arjun and Liam boy or girl names?

Arjun is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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