Liam vs Mohamed

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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Mohamed

Boy #549 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"praiseworthy, laudable"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Turkish South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#549
Total SSA Count
540
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Moe, Hamid

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mohamed Rank #549

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #549 for Mohamed.

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

Mohamed ___

  • Mohamed Ali
  • Mohamed Hassan
  • Mohamed Ibrahim
  • Mohamed Yusuf
  • Mohamed Omar
  • Mohamed Adam

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mohamed

Ibrahim Yusuf Fatima Aisha Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mohamed more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mohamed at #549 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mohamed mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mohamed means "praiseworthy, laudable" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Mohamed boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mohamed is primarily a boy name.

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