Andrew vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Drew

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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

Andrew Rank #68
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #68 for Andrew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrew ___

  • Andrew James
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Andrew William
  • Andrew Michael
  • Andrew Joseph
  • Andrew 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 Andrew

Katherine Elizabeth Thomas Philip Charlotte

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Liam mean?

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

Are Andrew and Liam boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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