Darrow vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrow

Boy #4,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear, from the oak grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,119
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Dar

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrow Rank #4,119
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4119 for Darrow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrow ___

  • Darrow James
  • Darrow Lee
  • Darrow Cole
  • Darrow Grant
  • Darrow Lane
  • Darrow Reid

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 Darrow

Marlowe Harlow Greer Cormac Lennox

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrow or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Darrow at #4119 in the United States.

What do Darrow and Liam mean?

Darrow means "spear, from the oak grove" (Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Darrow and Liam boy or girl names?

Darrow is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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