Keshav vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Keshav Rank #2,517
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2517 for Keshav.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Keshav ___

  • Keshav Ram
  • Keshav Prasad
  • Keshav Kumar
  • Keshav Dev
  • Keshav Lal

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 Keshav

Priya Arjun Meera Rohan Ananya

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keshav or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Keshav at #2517 in the United States.

What do Keshav and Liam mean?

Keshav means "one with beautiful hair" (Sanskrit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Keshav and Liam boy or girl names?

Keshav is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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