Liam vs Nam

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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Nam

Boy #9,168 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #9,168
Total SSA Count: 9

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1

Nam Rank #9,168

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #9168 for Nam.

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

Nam ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Nam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nam at #9168 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nam mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Liam and Nam boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Nam is primarily a boy name.

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