Barak vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barak

Boy #5,297 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lightning bolt, flash of light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,297
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Bar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barak Rank #5,297
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5297 for Barak.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barak ___

  • Barak Elijah
  • Barak David
  • Barak Samuel
  • Barak Aaron
  • Barak Noah
  • Barak Joseph

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 Barak

Elijah Gideon Miriam Deborah Joshua

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barak or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Barak at #5297 in the United States.

What do Barak and Liam mean?

Barak means "lightning bolt, flash of light" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Barak and Liam boy or girl names?

Barak is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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