Liam vs Yash

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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Yash

Boy #2,076 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fame, glory, renown"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Nepali Gujarati

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,076
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yash Rank #2,076

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2076 for Yash.

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

Yash ___

  • Yash Kumar
  • Yash Raj
  • Yash Aryan
  • Yash Dev
  • Yash Pratap
  • Yash Vardhan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yash

Aryan Priya Diya Rohan Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yash more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yash at #2076 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yash mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yash means "fame, glory, renown" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Liam and Yash boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yash is primarily a boy name.

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