Liam vs Varun

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Varun

Boy #5,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"god of water, sky and cosmic order"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,344
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Var, Varu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Varun Rank #5,344

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5344 for Varun.

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

Varun ___

  • Varun Raj
  • Varun Dev
  • Varun Arjun
  • Varun Kiran
  • Varun Shan
  • Varun Pranav

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Varun

Arjun Kiran Priya Divya Rohit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Varun more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Varun at #5344 in the United States.

What do Liam and Varun mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Varun means "god of water, sky and cosmic order" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Liam and Varun boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Varun is primarily a boy name.

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