Liam vs Sivan

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

Sivan

Girl #6,588 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"third Hebrew month (May-June)"

Origin: Hebrew/Akkadian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,588
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sivi, Siv

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Sivan Rank #6,588

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6588 for Sivan.

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

Sivan ___

  • Sivan Rose
  • Sivan Noa
  • Sivan Grace
  • Sivan Lia
  • Sivan Avital
  • Sivan Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Sivan

Noa Tamar Ariel Ofri Yael

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Sivan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Sivan at #6588 in the United States.

What do Liam and Sivan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Sivan means "third Hebrew month (May-June)" (Hebrew/Akkadian origin).

Are Liam and Sivan boy or girl names?

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

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