Eitan vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eitan

Boy #1,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, steadfast"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,122
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eiti

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

Eitan Rank #1,122
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1122 for Eitan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eitan ___

  • Eitan David
  • Eitan Michael
  • Eitan Joseph
  • Eitan Ariel
  • Eitan Samuel
  • Eitan Noah

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 Eitan

Noam Ariel Maya Tamar Avi

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eitan or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Eitan at #1122 in the United States.

What do Eitan and Liam mean?

Eitan means "permanent, steadfast" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Eitan and Liam boy or girl names?

Eitan is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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