James vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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James Rank #5

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5 for James.

Is James or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to James at #5 in the United States.

What do James and Liam mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are James and Liam boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.