Amor vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amor

Girl #1,437 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,437
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mora

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

Amor Rank #1,437
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1437 for Amor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amor ___

  • Amor Rose
  • Amor Celeste
  • Amor Violet
  • Amor Grace
  • Amor Luna
  • Amor Belle

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 Amor

Paz Lux Felix Vita Iris

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amor or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amor at #1437 in the United States.

What do Amor and Liam mean?

Amor means "love" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Amor and Liam boy or girl names?

Amor is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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