Liam vs Raghav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raghav

Boy #2,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,103
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ragh, Raghu

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Raghav Rank #2,103

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2103 for Raghav.

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

Raghav ___

  • Raghav Kumar
  • Raghav Prasad
  • Raghav Narayan
  • Raghav Dev
  • Raghav Sharma
  • Raghav Nair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Raghav

Madhav Keshav Sita Radha Arjun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Raghav more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Raghav at #2103 in the United States.

What do Liam and Raghav mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Raghav means "descendant of Raghu; epithet of Lord Rama" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Liam and Raghav boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Raghav is primarily a boy name.

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