Andreas vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andreas

Boy #1,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Scandinavian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,101
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Andy, Andi, Dre

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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

Andreas Rank #1,101
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1101 for Andreas.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andreas ___

  • Andreas Nicolas
  • Andreas Sebastian
  • Andreas Christian
  • Andreas Michael
  • Andreas Johannes
  • Andreas Georg

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 Andreas

Sebastian Nikolaus Katarina Elisabeth Markus

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andreas or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Andreas at #1101 in the United States.

What do Andreas and Liam mean?

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

Are Andreas and Liam boy or girl names?

Andreas is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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