Daven vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daven

Boy #4,602 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Devon, poet"

Origin: Celtic via Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,602
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Dav

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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

Daven Rank #4,602
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4602 for Daven.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daven ___

  • Daven James
  • Daven Lee
  • Daven Michael
  • Daven Thomas
  • Daven Reid
  • Daven Cole

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 Daven

Devon Gavin Carson Sloane Avery

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daven or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Daven at #4602 in the United States.

What do Daven and Liam mean?

Daven means "from Devon, poet" (Celtic via Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Daven and Liam boy or girl names?

Daven is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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