Liam vs Zacchaeus

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

All Clear

Zacchaeus

Boy #2,791 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent, clean"

Origin: Hebrew Zakkay

Cultural Roots

Christian English Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,791
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Zach, Zac, Zack

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Zacchaeus Rank #2,791

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2791 for Zacchaeus.

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

Zacchaeus ___

  • Zacchaeus James
  • Zacchaeus Thomas
  • Zacchaeus Elijah
  • Zacchaeus Luke
  • Zacchaeus Samuel
  • Zacchaeus Peter

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Zacchaeus

Bartholomew Thaddeus Cornelius Philippa Priscilla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Zacchaeus more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Zacchaeus at #2791 in the United States.

What do Liam and Zacchaeus mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Zacchaeus means "pure, innocent, clean" (Hebrew Zakkay origin).

Are Liam and Zacchaeus boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Zacchaeus is primarily a boy name.

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