Esai vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esai

Boy #1,516 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation, the Lord saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Latin American Spanish Mexican Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,516
Total SSA Count
117
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sai, Esa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esai Rank #1,516
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1516 for Esai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esai ___

  • Esai Alexander
  • Esai Antonio
  • Esai Mateo
  • Esai David
  • Esai Rafael

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 Esai

Isaiah Ezra Naomi Zara Gabriel

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esai or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Esai at #1516 in the United States.

What do Esai and Liam mean?

Esai means "God is salvation, the Lord saves" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Esai and Liam boy or girl names?

Esai is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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