Liam vs Melek

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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Melek

Girl #2,938 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"angel"

Origin: Turkish/Arabic

Cultural Roots

Turkish Arabic Muslim Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,938
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Melek Rank #2,938

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2938 for Melek.

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

Melek ___

  • Melek Nur
  • Melek Rana
  • Melek Defne
  • Melek Yasemin
  • Melek Elif
  • Melek Naz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Melek

Yusuf Zeynep Omer Elif Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Melek more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Melek at #2938 in the United States.

What do Liam and Melek mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Melek means "angel" (Turkish/Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Melek boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Melek is primarily a girl name.

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