Andrea vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrea

Girl #185 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, brave, manly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#185
Total SSA Count
1,624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andie, Andi, Drea

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Andrea Rank #185
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #185 for Andrea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrea ___

  • Andrea Marie
  • Andrea Lynn
  • Andrea Grace
  • Andrea Nicole
  • Andrea Rose
  • Andrea Ann

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 Andrea

Marco Gianna Luca Bianca Matteo

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrea or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Andrea at #185 in the United States.

What do Andrea and Liam mean?

Andrea means "strong, brave, manly" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Andrea and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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