Barnes vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnes

Boy #7,718 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"near the barns, barn keeper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,718
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barney

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Aegon Doyle Sy
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Popularity Comparison

Barnes Rank #7,718
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #7718 for Barnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnes ___

  • Barnes Cole
  • Barnes Reid
  • Barnes James
  • Barnes Henry
  • Barnes Oliver
  • Barnes Rhett

Liam ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Barnes at #7718 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Liam mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Barnes and Liam boy or girl names?

Barnes is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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