Liam vs Waseem

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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Waseem

Boy #6,132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, good-looking"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Pakistani South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,132
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Waz, Seem

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Waseem Rank #6,132

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6132 for Waseem.

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

Waseem ___

  • Waseem Ali
  • Waseem Hassan
  • Waseem Ahmad
  • Waseem Raza
  • Waseem Khan
  • Waseem Ibrahim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Waseem

Tariq Zaid Amira Layla Hassan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Waseem more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Waseem at #6132 in the United States.

What do Liam and Waseem mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Waseem means "handsome, good-looking" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Waseem boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Waseem is primarily a boy name.

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