Artur vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artur

Boy #4,420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear king"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Polish Spanish Italian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,420
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Art, Arty

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

Artur Rank #4,420
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4420 for Artur.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artur ___

  • Artur Henrique
  • Artur Miguel
  • Artur Luis
  • Artur Rafael
  • Artur Marcos
  • Artur Filipe

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artur or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Artur at #4420 in the United States.

What do Artur and Liam mean?

Artur means "bear king" (Celtic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Artur and Liam boy or girl names?

Artur is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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