Liam vs Vivaan

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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Vivaan

Boy #1,850 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"full of life, rays of the rising sun"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Gujarati Marathi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,850
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Viv, Vy

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Vivaan Rank #1,850

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1850 for Vivaan.

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

Vivaan ___

  • Vivaan Raj
  • Vivaan Dev
  • Vivaan Arjun
  • Vivaan Rohan
  • Vivaan Kiran
  • Vivaan Anand

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Vivaan

Arjun Reya Dhruv Ananya Shiv

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Vivaan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Vivaan at #1850 in the United States.

What do Liam and Vivaan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Vivaan means "full of life, rays of the rising sun" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Liam and Vivaan boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Vivaan is primarily a boy name.

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