Caspar vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caspar

Boy #6,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,197
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas, Caz

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

Caspar Rank #6,197
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6197 for Caspar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caspar ___

  • Caspar James
  • Caspar William
  • Caspar Henry
  • Caspar Frederick
  • Caspar August

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 Caspar

Balthazar Felix Cecily Imogen Hugo

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caspar or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Caspar at #6197 in the United States.

What do Caspar and Liam mean?

Caspar means "treasurer, keeper of treasure" (Persian origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Caspar and Liam boy or girl names?

Caspar is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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