Liam vs Shaz

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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Shaz

Boy #19,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19,136
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Shaz Rank #19,136

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #19136 for Shaz.

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

Shaz ___

  • Shaz Ray
  • Shaz Jay
  • Shaz Lee
  • Shaz Dean
  • Shaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shaz

Baz Roz Jazz Dex Gaz

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Shaz more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shaz at #19136 in the United States.

What do Liam and Shaz mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Shaz means "diminutive of Sharon (fertile plain)" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Liam and Shaz boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Shaz is primarily a boy name.

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