Amaury vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaury

Boy #3,951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"work-power, industrious ruler"

Origin: Germanic (amal + ric)

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Portuguese Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,951
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maury

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amaury Rank #3,951
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3951 for Amaury.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaury ___

  • Amaury Jean
  • Amaury Pierre
  • Amaury Louis
  • Amaury Étienne
  • Amaury Henri

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaury

Gilles Bastien Ines Celeste Florian

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaury or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amaury at #3951 in the United States.

What do Amaury and Liam mean?

Amaury means "work-power, industrious ruler" (Germanic (amal + ric) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amaury and Liam boy or girl names?

Amaury is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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