Andres vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andres

Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#197
Total SSA Count
1,806
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andi, Andre

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andres Rank #197
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #197 for Andres.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andres ___

  • Andres José
  • Andres Miguel
  • Andres Luis
  • Andres Carlos
  • Andres Felipe
  • Andres David

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 Andres

Diego Carlos Sofia Valentina Gabriel

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andres or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Andres at #197 in the United States.

What do Andres and Liam mean?

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

Are Andres and Liam boy or girl names?

Andres is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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