Ashur vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ashur Rank #2,679
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2679 for Ashur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ashur ___

  • Ashur James
  • Ashur Michael
  • Ashur David
  • Ashur Thomas
  • Ashur Lee

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 Ashur

Cyrus Darius Ariel Leah Naomi

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ashur or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ashur at #2679 in the United States.

What do Ashur and Liam mean?

Ashur means "happy, blessed" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Ashur and Liam boy or girl names?

Ashur is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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