Liam vs Vihan

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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Vihan

Boy #4,900 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, beginning of a new day"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Hindi-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,900
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Vihan Rank #4,900

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4900 for Vihan.

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

Vihan ___

  • Vihan Raj
  • Vihan Dev
  • Vihan Aryan
  • Vihan Kumar
  • Vihan Rohan
  • Vihan Akash

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Vihan

Aanya Priya Aryan Meera Aarav

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Vihan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Vihan at #4900 in the United States.

What do Liam and Vihan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Vihan means "dawn, beginning of a new day" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Liam and Vihan boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Vihan is primarily a boy name.

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