Liam vs Yousaf

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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Yousaf

Boy #6,701 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God increases"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Arabic Muslim South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,701
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous, Saf

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yousaf Rank #6,701

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6701 for Yousaf.

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

Yousaf ___

  • Yousaf Ali
  • Yousaf Ahmad
  • Yousaf Hassan
  • Yousaf Khan
  • Yousaf Raza
  • Yousaf Iqbal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yousaf

Fatima Zara Ibrahim Maryam Bilal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yousaf more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yousaf at #6701 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yousaf mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yousaf means "God will add, God increases" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Yousaf boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yousaf is primarily a boy name.

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