Liam vs Sirus

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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Sirus

Boy #6,665 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sun, throne"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,665
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Si, Cy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Sirus Rank #6,665

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6665 for Sirus.

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

Sirus ___

  • Sirus James
  • Sirus Alexander
  • Sirus Michael
  • Sirus William
  • Sirus Lee
  • Sirus Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sirus

Darius Xerxes Aryan Yasmin Shirin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Sirus more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Sirus at #6665 in the United States.

What do Liam and Sirus mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Sirus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Liam and Sirus boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Sirus is primarily a boy name.

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