Rafferty vs Lliam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rafferty

Boy #5,163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flood tide, abundance"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (rabhartach)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,163
Total SSA Count: 19
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Lliam

Boy #5,114 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Resolute protection; will-helmet"

Origin: Germanic (via William)

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,114
Total SSA Count: 19
Syllables: 2

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Rafferty Rank #5,163

Lliam Rank #5,114

Lliam is more popular, ranked #5114 vs #5163 for Rafferty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rafferty or Lliam more popular?

Lliam is more popular, ranked #5114 compared to Rafferty at #5163 in the United States.

What do Rafferty and Lliam mean?

Rafferty means "flood tide, abundance" (Irish Gaelic (rabhartach) origin). Lliam means "Resolute protection; will-helmet" (Germanic (via William) origin).

Are Rafferty and Lliam boy or girl names?

Rafferty is primarily a boy name. Lliam is primarily a boy name.

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