Job vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Job

Boy #2,324 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who returns, repentant"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish Islamic Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,324
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Joe

Playground Safety Score

30 High Risk

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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

Job Rank #2,324
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2324 for Job.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Job ___

  • Job Emmanuel
  • Job David
  • Job Michael
  • Job Samuel
  • Job Isaiah
  • Job Ezra

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 Job

Ezra Solomon Elijah Isaiah Ruth

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Job or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Job at #2324 in the United States.

What do Job and Liam mean?

Job means "one who returns, repentant" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Job and Liam boy or girl names?

Job is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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