Karas vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karas

Boy #4,767 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"war, battle"

Origin: Lithuanian/Baltic

Cultural Roots

Greek Lithuanian Latvian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,767
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Kar

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

Karas Rank #4,767
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4767 for Karas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karas ___

  • Karas James
  • Karas Thomas
  • Karas Eli
  • Karas Cole
  • Karas Reed
  • Karas Grant

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 Karas

Lyra Maris Darius Andras Zara

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karas or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Karas at #4767 in the United States.

What do Karas and Liam mean?

Karas means "war, battle" (Lithuanian/Baltic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Karas and Liam boy or girl names?

Karas is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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