Liam vs Mehtab

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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Mehtab

Boy #3,646 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moonlight, moonshine"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Iranian Pakistani Indian Muslim Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,646
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mehti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mehtab Rank #3,646

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3646 for Mehtab.

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

Mehtab ___

  • Mehtab Ali
  • Mehtab Hassan
  • Mehtab Ahmed
  • Mehtab Reza
  • Mehtab Karim
  • Mehtab Javed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mehtab

Arman Farzad Amin Cyrus Laleh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mehtab more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mehtab at #3646 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mehtab mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mehtab means "moonlight, moonshine" (Persian origin).

Are Liam and Mehtab boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mehtab is primarily a boy name.

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