Badr vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Badr

Boy #5,969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"full moon"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic North African Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,969
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Badr Rank #5,969
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5969 for Badr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Badr ___

  • Badr Ali
  • Badr Hassan
  • Badr Muhammad
  • Badr Khalid
  • Badr Yusuf

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 Badr

Zaid Omar Layla Nour Sana

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Badr or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Badr at #5969 in the United States.

What do Badr and Liam mean?

Badr means "full moon" (Arabic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Badr and Liam boy or girl names?

Badr is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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