Liam vs Nasir

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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Nasir

Boy #450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who gives victory"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#450
Total SSA Count
702
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nas

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Nasir Rank #450

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #450 for Nasir.

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

Nasir ___

  • Nasir James
  • Nasir Ali
  • Nasir Omar
  • Nasir Malik
  • Nasir David
  • Nasir Emmanuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Nasir

Malik Zaid Imani Amara Khalid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Nasir more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nasir at #450 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nasir mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Nasir means "one who gives victory" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Nasir boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Nasir is primarily a boy name.

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