Andy vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andy

Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#489
Total SSA Count
628
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
And

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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

Andy Rank #489
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #489 for Andy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andy ___

  • Andy James
  • Andy Cole
  • Andy Lee
  • Andy Ray
  • Andy Scott
  • Andy Thomas

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 Andy

Tommy Bobby Cindy Jenny Sam

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Andy and Liam mean?

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

Are Andy and Liam boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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