Antony vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,780
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Tony, Ant, Tone

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

Antony Rank #1,780
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1780 for Antony.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Antony ___

  • Antony James
  • Antony John
  • Antony Michael
  • Antony David
  • Antony William
  • Antony Edward

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 Antony

Victoria Eleanor Sebastian Charlotte William

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antony or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Antony at #1780 in the United States.

What do Antony and Liam mean?

Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Antony and Liam boy or girl names?

Antony is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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