Avi vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avi

Boy #846 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father figure, patriarch"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#846
Total SSA Count
288
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Avi Rank #846
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #846 for Avi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Avi ___

  • Avi James
  • Avi Cohen
  • Avi David
  • Avi Michael
  • Avi Noah
  • Avi Samuel

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 Avi

Eli Levi Maya Noa Yael

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Avi or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Avi at #846 in the United States.

What do Avi and Liam mean?

Avi means "father figure, patriarch" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Avi and Liam boy or girl names?

Avi is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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