Judas vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judas

Boy #5,078 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Judah, the tribe"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,078
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jude

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

Judas Rank #5,078
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5078 for Judas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judas ___

  • Judas Michael
  • Judas Thomas
  • Judas James
  • Judas Paul
  • Judas Alexander
  • Judas Emmanuel

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 Judas

Simon Matthew Miriam Leah Tobias

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judas or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Judas at #5078 in the United States.

What do Judas and Liam mean?

Judas means "from Judah, the tribe" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Judas and Liam boy or girl names?

Judas is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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