Kwabena 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kwabena Rank #5,876
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5876 for Kwabena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kwabena ___

  • Kwabena Kofi
  • Kwabena Asante
  • Kwabena Emmanuel
  • Kwabena Daniel
  • Kwabena Samuel
  • Kwabena Kwame

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 Kwabena

Kofi Abena Kwame Ama Akua

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kwabena or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kwabena at #5876 in the United States.

What do Kwabena and Liam mean?

Kwabena means "born on Tuesday" (Akan origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kwabena and Liam boy or girl names?

Kwabena is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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