Liam vs Shreyas

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

All Clear

Shreyas

Boy #4,149 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"auspicious, excellent, superior"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sanskrit South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,149
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shrey, Shr

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Shreyas Rank #4,149

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4149 for Shreyas.

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

Shreyas ___

  • Shreyas Kumar
  • Shreyas Raj
  • Shreyas Dev
  • Shreyas Arjun
  • Shreyas Rohan
  • Shreyas Vikram

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Shreyas

Arjun Rohan Priya Ananya Aditya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Shreyas more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shreyas at #4149 in the United States.

What do Liam and Shreyas mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Shreyas means "auspicious, excellent, superior" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Liam and Shreyas boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Shreyas is primarily a boy name.

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