Biju vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Biju

Boy #12,372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victorious, triumphant (from Sanskrit vijaya)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Malayali Kerala South Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,372
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bij

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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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Popularity Comparison

Biju Rank #12,372
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #12372 for Biju.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Biju ___

  • Biju Kumar
  • Biju Rajan
  • Biju Mohan
  • Biju Krishnan
  • Biju Nair

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 Biju

Raju Sanu Liji Bindu Manu

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Biju or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Biju at #12372 in the United States.

What do Biju and Liam mean?

Biju means "victorious, triumphant (from Sanskrit vijaya)" (Sanskrit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Biju and Liam boy or girl names?

Biju is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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