Liam vs Yuri

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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Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Yuri Rank #1,494

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1494 for Yuri.

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

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Yuri more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yuri at #1494 in the United States.

What do Liam and Yuri mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Liam and Yuri boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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