Liam vs Pesach

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

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Pesach

Boy #8,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to pass over, to spare"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,690
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pesi, Pessy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Pesach Rank #8,690

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #8690 for Pesach.

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

Pesach ___

  • Pesach Avraham
  • Pesach Yitzhak
  • Pesach Moshe
  • Pesach David
  • Pesach Shlomo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Pesach

Yosef Miriam Dvorah Shmuel Rivka

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Pesach more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Pesach at #8690 in the United States.

What do Liam and Pesach mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Pesach means "to pass over, to spare" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Pesach boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Pesach is primarily a boy name.

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