Liam vs Mehran

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

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Mehran

Boy #3,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, love, benevolence"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Persian Afghan Azerbaijani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,922
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehr, Ran

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mehran Rank #3,922

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3922 for Mehran.

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

Mehran ___

  • Mehran Ali
  • Mehran Reza
  • Mehran Dariush
  • Mehran Cyrus
  • Mehran Aryan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mehran

Dariush Arash Cyrus Shireen Nasrin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mehran more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mehran at #3922 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mehran mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mehran means "sun, love, benevolence" (Persian origin).

Are Liam and Mehran boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mehran is primarily a boy name.

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