Keir vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keir

Boy #6,610 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark one, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic ciar

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,610
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Keir Rank #6,610
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6610 for Keir.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keir ___

  • Keir Alexander
  • Keir James
  • Keir Douglas
  • Keir Alistair
  • Keir Malcolm
  • Keir Fraser

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 Keir

Callum Hamish Angus Isla Morag

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keir or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Keir at #6610 in the United States.

What do Keir and Liam mean?

Keir means "dark one, dark-complexioned" (Scottish Gaelic ciar origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Keir and Liam boy or girl names?

Keir is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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