Darth vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darth

Boy #14,716 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark lord (fictional Sith title)"

Origin: Modern fictional - Star Wars

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,716
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar, Day, Daie

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

Darth Rank #14,716
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #14716 for Darth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darth ___

  • Darth James
  • Darth Cole
  • Darth Steel
  • Darth Victor
  • Darth Rex

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 Darth

Luke Leia Han Rey Kylo

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darth or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Darth at #14716 in the United States.

What do Darth and Liam mean?

Darth means "dark lord (fictional Sith title)" (Modern fictional - Star Wars origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Darth and Liam boy or girl names?

Darth is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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