Liam vs Oh

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Oh

Boy #34,086 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the state of Wu (ancient Chinese kingdom)"

Origin: Chinese/Korean (吳)

Cultural Roots

Korean-American East Asian Modern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34,086
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Oh Rank #34,086

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #34086 for Oh.

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

Oh ___

  • Oh James
  • Oh Robert
  • Oh Lee
  • Oh Sung
  • Oh Hyun

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Oh

Ji Min Yun Sol Bom

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Oh more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Oh at #34086 in the United States.

What do Liam and Oh mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Oh means "from the state of Wu (ancient Chinese kingdom)" (Chinese/Korean (吳) origin).

Are Liam and Oh boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Oh is primarily a boy name.

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