Liam vs Vikram

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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Vikram

Boy #2,283 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Brave, heroic, valiant"

Origin: Sanskrit vikrama

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Sikh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,283
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vik, Vicky

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Vikram Rank #2,283

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2283 for Vikram.

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

Vikram ___

  • Vikram Raj
  • Vikram Aditya
  • Vikram Kumar
  • Vikram Singh
  • Vikram Dev
  • Vikram Nair

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Vikram

Arjun Priya Rohit Ananya Kiran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Vikram more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Vikram at #2283 in the United States.

What do Liam and Vikram mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Vikram means "Brave, heroic, valiant" (Sanskrit vikrama origin).

Are Liam and Vikram boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Vikram is primarily a boy name.

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