Liam vs Robert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Liam Rank #1

Robert Rank #90

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #90 for Robert.

Is Liam or Robert more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Robert at #90 in the United States.

What do Liam and Robert mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Liam and Robert boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.