Casper vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Casper

Boy #881 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"treasurer, keeper of treasure"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Dutch Scandinavian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#881
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cas

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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

Casper Rank #881
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #881 for Casper.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Casper ___

  • Casper James
  • Casper William
  • Casper Thomas
  • Casper Louis
  • Casper Henry
  • Casper 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 Casper

Felix Jasper Elspeth Cosimo Ottilie

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Casper or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Casper at #881 in the United States.

What do Casper and Liam mean?

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

Are Casper and Liam boy or girl names?

Casper is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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