Liam vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Liam Rank #1

Nicholas Rank #117

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #117 for Nicholas.

Is Liam or Nicholas more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nicholas at #117 in the United States.

What do Liam and Nicholas mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.