Elisha vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lish

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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

Elisha Rank #851
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #851 for Elisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisha ___

  • Elisha James
  • Elisha Cole
  • Elisha Dean
  • Elisha Grant
  • Elisha Ray
  • Elisha Thomas

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 Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Liam mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Elisha and Liam boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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