Liam vs Mahdi

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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Mahdi

Boy #1,600 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one guided by God"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Pakistani Somali Turkish Indonesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,600
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mahdi Rank #1,600

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1600 for Mahdi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Mahdi ___

  • Mahdi Ali
  • Mahdi Hassan
  • Mahdi Ibrahim
  • Mahdi Omar
  • Mahdi Yunus
  • Mahdi Tariq

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mahdi

Youssef Hadi Layla Fatima Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mahdi more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mahdi at #1600 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mahdi mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mahdi means "one guided by God" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Mahdi boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mahdi is primarily a boy name.

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