Liam vs Timur

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

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Timur

Boy #2,615 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"iron"

Origin: Turkic

Cultural Roots

Uzbek Kazakh Azerbaijani Turkish Central Asian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,615
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tim, Tima

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Timur Rank #2,615

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2615 for Timur.

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

Timur ___

  • Timur Khan
  • Timur Ali
  • Timur Bek
  • Timur Sultan
  • Timur Ruslan
  • Timur Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Timur

Rustam Kamil Amir Zara Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Timur more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Timur at #2615 in the United States.

What do Liam and Timur mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Timur means "iron" (Turkic origin).

Are Liam and Timur boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Timur is primarily a boy name.

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