Liam vs Yazan

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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Yazan

Boy #1,186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"steadfast, determined"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Jordanian Syrian Palestinian Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,186
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yaz, Zan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yazan Rank #1,186

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1186 for Yazan.

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

Yazan ___

  • Yazan Ahmad
  • Yazan Ibrahim
  • Yazan Tariq
  • Yazan Hassan
  • Yazan Ali
  • Yazan Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yazan

Tariq Layla Amira Sana Khalid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yazan more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yazan at #1186 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yazan mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yazan means "steadfast, determined" (Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Yazan boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yazan is primarily a boy name.

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