Liam vs Qadir

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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Qadir

Boy #5,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"capable, powerful, able"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic South Asian North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,945
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Qad

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Qadir Rank #5,945

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5945 for Qadir.

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

Qadir ___

  • Qadir Ali
  • Qadir Hassan
  • Qadir Ibrahim
  • Qadir Tariq
  • Qadir Samir
  • Qadir Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Qadir

Zahir Nadir Yasmin Layla Jamil

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Qadir more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Qadir at #5945 in the United States.

What do Liam and Qadir mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Qadir means "capable, powerful, able" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Qadir boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Qadir is primarily a boy name.

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