Liam vs Rostam

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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Rostam

Boy #6,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, heroic warrior"

Origin: Persian/Avestan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Afghan Tajik

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,474
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ros, Rosta

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Rostam Rank #6,474

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6474 for Rostam.

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

Rostam ___

  • Rostam Ali
  • Rostam Dariush
  • Rostam Cyrus
  • Rostam Kaveh
  • Rostam Mehran
  • Rostam Arash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Rostam

Arash Sohrab Cyrus Dariush Shireen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Rostam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Rostam at #6474 in the United States.

What do Liam and Rostam mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Rostam means "strong, heroic warrior" (Persian/Avestan origin).

Are Liam and Rostam boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Rostam is primarily a boy name.

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