Liam vs Shahbaz

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

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Shahbaz

Boy #36,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Indian Iranian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,363
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Baz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Shahbaz Rank #36,363

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #36363 for Shahbaz.

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

Shahbaz ___

  • Shahbaz Ali
  • Shahbaz Hassan
  • Shahbaz Ahmed
  • Shahbaz Khan
  • Shahbaz Raza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shahbaz

Shahzad Zafar Raza Noor Laila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Shahbaz more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shahbaz at #36363 in the United States.

What do Liam and Shahbaz mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Shahbaz means "royal falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Liam and Shahbaz boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Shahbaz is primarily a boy name.

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