Liam vs Yousuf

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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Yousuf

Boy #1,794 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, God adds"

Origin: Hebrew via Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,794
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yous, Yusu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yousuf Rank #1,794

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1794 for Yousuf.

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

Yousuf ___

  • Yousuf Ali
  • Yousuf Hassan
  • Yousuf Ibrahim
  • Yousuf Omar
  • Yousuf Khalid
  • Yousuf Ahmad

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yousuf

Ibrahim Fatima Maryam Omar Aisha

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yousuf more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yousuf at #1794 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yousuf mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yousuf means "God will increase, God adds" (Hebrew via Arabic origin).

Are Liam and Yousuf boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yousuf is primarily a boy name.

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