Liam vs Viraj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viraj

Boy #1,146 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining, radiant, ruling"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Marathi Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,146
Total SSA Count
183
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Vir, Raj

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Viraj Rank #1,146

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1146 for Viraj.

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

Viraj ___

  • Viraj Arjun
  • Viraj Shiv
  • Viraj Rohan
  • Viraj Dev
  • Viraj Aakash
  • Viraj Karan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Viraj

Arjun Priya Riya Rishi Anika

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Viraj more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Viraj at #1146 in the United States.

What do Liam and Viraj mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Viraj means "shining, radiant, ruling" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Liam and Viraj boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Viraj is primarily a boy name.

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