Liam vs Raf

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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Raf

Boy #44,839 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Dutch Belgian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44,839
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Raf Rank #44,839

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #44839 for Raf.

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

Raf ___

  • Raf James
  • Raf Oliver
  • Raf Leo
  • Raf Sebastian
  • Raf Max

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Raf

Leo Sasha Bram Nico

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Raf more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Raf at #44839 in the United States.

What do Liam and Raf mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Raf means "God heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Raf boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Raf is primarily a boy name.

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