Liam vs Qais

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
Full profile for Liam →

Qais

Boy #3,212 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"steadfast, resolute"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,212
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Qais →

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Qais Rank #3,212

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3212 for Qais.

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

Qais ___

  • Qais Tariq
  • Qais Ahmad
  • Qais Hassan
  • Qais Omar
  • Qais Faris
  • Qais Zaid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Qais

Layla Yusuf Sara Khalid Nour

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Qais more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Qais at #3212 in the United States.

What do Liam and Qais mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Qais means "steadfast, resolute" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Qais boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Qais is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Qais vs Liam Liam vs Elliot Liam vs Colton Liam vs Jayce Liam vs Malachi
← Full profile: Liam ← Full profile: Qais Browse all baby names