Samuel vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

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Samuel Rank #17

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #17 for Samuel.

Is Samuel or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Samuel at #17 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Liam mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Samuel and Liam boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.