Liam vs Waleed

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Waleed Rank #3,340

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3340 for Waleed.

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

Waleed ___

  • Waleed Ahmad
  • Waleed Omar
  • Waleed Hassan
  • Waleed Tariq
  • Waleed Samir
  • Waleed Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Waleed

Khalid Hamza Omar Zaid Layla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Waleed more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Waleed at #3340 in the United States.

What do Liam and Waleed mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Waleed means "child, son" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Waleed boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Waleed is primarily a boy name.

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