Arthur vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#105
Total SSA Count
3,318
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Artie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Arthur Rank #105
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #105 for Arthur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arthur ___

  • Arthur James
  • Arthur William
  • Arthur Henry
  • Arthur Frederick
  • Arthur George
  • Arthur Edmund

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 Arthur

Theodore Edmund Cecily Rosalind Frederick

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arthur or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Arthur at #105 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Liam mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Arthur and Liam boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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