Beth vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beth

Girl #3,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"house of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,057
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bethie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Beth Rank #3,057
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3057 for Beth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beth ___

  • Beth Ann
  • Beth Marie
  • Beth Louise
  • Beth Ellen
  • Beth Grace
  • Beth Jane

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 Beth

Jo Amy Meg Laurie Dan

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beth or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Beth at #3057 in the United States.

What do Beth and Liam mean?

Beth means "house of God" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Beth and Liam boy or girl names?

Beth is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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