Daniil vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniil

Boy #4,830 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,830
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danya, Dan, Danil

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Daniil Rank #4,830
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4830 for Daniil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniil ___

  • Daniil Aleksandr
  • Daniil Ivan
  • Daniil Mikhail
  • Daniil Sergei
  • Daniil Nikolai
  • Daniil Alexei

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniil or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Daniil at #4830 in the United States.

What do Daniil and Liam mean?

Daniil means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Daniil and Liam boy or girl names?

Daniil is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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