Behr 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Behr Rank #5,941
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5941 for Behr.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Behr ___

  • Behr William
  • Behr James
  • Behr Thomas
  • Behr Alexander
  • Behr Henry
  • Behr Felix

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 Behr

Wolf Fox Asher Ezra Liesel

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Behr or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Behr at #5941 in the United States.

What do Behr and Liam mean?

Behr means "bear" (Germanic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Behr and Liam boy or girl names?

Behr is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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