Basilio vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Basilio

Boy #6,003 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"king, royal"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Filipino Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,003
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Basi, Basil, Baz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Basilio Rank #6,003
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6003 for Basilio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Basilio ___

  • Basilio Antonio
  • Basilio Rafael
  • Basilio Miguel
  • Basilio Carlos
  • Basilio Felipe
  • Basilio Jose

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 Basilio

Aurelio Marcello Isidoro Catalina Rosario

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Basilio or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Basilio at #6003 in the United States.

What do Basilio and Liam mean?

Basilio means "king, royal" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Basilio and Liam boy or girl names?

Basilio is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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