Liam vs Omar

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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Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Omar Rank #260

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #260 for Omar.

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

Omar ___

  • Omar Ali
  • Omar Hassan
  • Omar James
  • Omar Abdullah
  • Omar Kareem
  • Omar Samir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Omar

Zara Layla Hassan Amir Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Omar more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Omar at #260 in the United States.

What do Liam and Omar mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Omar boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Omar is primarily a boy name.

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