Arun vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arun

Boy #6,071 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, reddish glow of sunrise"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Tamil Buddhist Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,071
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aru

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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

Arun Rank #6,071
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6071 for Arun.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arun ___

  • Arun Kumar
  • Arun Raj
  • Arun Dev
  • Arun Prakash
  • Arun Nath
  • Arun Krishnan

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 Arun

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If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arun or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Arun at #6071 in the United States.

What do Arun and Liam mean?

Arun means "dawn, reddish glow of sunrise" (Sanskrit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Arun and Liam boy or girl names?

Arun is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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