Ansley vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ansley

Girl #1,317 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing near a hermitage"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American Southern American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ans, Lee

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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

Ansley Rank #1,317
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1317 for Ansley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ansley ___

  • Ansley Grace
  • Ansley Mae
  • Ansley Rose
  • Ansley Claire
  • Ansley Kate
  • Ansley Jane

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 Ansley

Hadley Kinsley Brayden Emerson Presley

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ansley or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ansley at #1317 in the United States.

What do Ansley and Liam mean?

Ansley means "woodland clearing near a hermitage" (Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Ansley and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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