Judah vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judah

Boy #179 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"praised, thankful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#179
Total SSA Count
2,069
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jude, Jud

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Judah Rank #179
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #179 for Judah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judah ___

  • Judah James
  • Judah Michael
  • Judah Cole
  • Judah Ray
  • Judah Alexander
  • Judah 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 Judah

Ezra Silas Elijah Nora Leah

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judah or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Judah at #179 in the United States.

What do Judah and Liam mean?

Judah means "praised, thankful" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Judah and Liam boy or girl names?

Judah is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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