Dawit vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dawit

Boy #5,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dearly loved"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean East African Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,569
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dawi, Dave

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Dawit Rank #5,569
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5569 for Dawit.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dawit ___

  • Dawit Solomon
  • Dawit Samuel
  • Dawit Elias
  • Dawit Yonas
  • Dawit Tekle
  • Dawit Haile

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 Dawit

Solomon Yonas Miriam Selamawit Bereket

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawit or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Dawit at #5569 in the United States.

What do Dawit and Liam mean?

Dawit means "beloved, dearly loved" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Dawit and Liam boy or girl names?

Dawit is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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