Liam vs Sharon

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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Sharon

Girl #1,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,230
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sheri, Shari, Shaz

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Sharon Rank #1,230

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1230 for Sharon.

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

Sharon ___

  • Sharon Lynn
  • Sharon Anne
  • Sharon Marie
  • Sharon Lee
  • Sharon Kay
  • Sharon Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sharon

Karen Donna Linda Gary Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Sharon more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Sharon at #1230 in the United States.

What do Liam and Sharon mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Sharon means "fertile plain, coastal plain of Sharon" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Sharon boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Sharon is primarily a girl name.

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