Liam vs Yarrow

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yarrow Rank #9,348

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #9348 for Yarrow.

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

Yarrow ___

  • Yarrow Stone
  • Yarrow Ridge
  • Yarrow Fox
  • Yarrow Blue
  • Yarrow Moss
  • Yarrow River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yarrow

Sage River Rowan Ash Birch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yarrow more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yarrow at #9348 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yarrow mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yarrow means "yarrow plant" (English origin).

Are Liam and Yarrow boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yarrow is primarily a boy name.

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