Kush 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

Kush Rank #4,566
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4566 for Kush.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kush ___

  • Kush Raj
  • Kush Aryan
  • Kush Dev
  • Kush Veer
  • Kush Aiden
  • Kush Jay

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 Kush

Lav Ram Sita Arjun Lakshmi

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kush or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kush at #4566 in the United States.

What do Kush and Liam mean?

Kush means "son of Ham (Biblical)" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kush and Liam boy or girl names?

Kush is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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