Liam vs Obi

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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Obi

Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Cultural Roots

Igbo Nigerian African English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,834
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Obi Rank #3,834

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3834 for Obi.

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

Obi ___

  • Obi James
  • Obi Emmanuel
  • Obi David
  • Obi Chukwu
  • Obi Maxwell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Obi

Emeka Chidi Adaeze Ngozi Tobenna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Obi more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Obi at #3834 in the United States.

What do Liam and Obi mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin).

Are Liam and Obi boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Obi is primarily a boy name.

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