Liam vs Viraaj

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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Viraaj

Boy #3,558 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining ruler, king of heroes"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,558
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Raj, Veer, Vi

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Viraaj Rank #3,558

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3558 for Viraaj.

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

Viraaj ___

  • Viraaj Kumar
  • Viraaj Dev
  • Viraaj Singh
  • Viraaj Arjun
  • Viraaj Rajan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Viraaj

Ananya Priya Arjun Rohan Ishaan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Viraaj more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Viraaj at #3558 in the United States.

What do Liam and Viraaj mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Viraaj means "shining ruler, king of heroes" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Liam and Viraaj boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Viraaj is primarily a boy name.

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