Boris vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boris

Boy #3,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle glory"

Origin: Proto-Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Eastern European British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,374
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Borya

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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

Boris Rank #3,374
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3374 for Boris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boris ___

  • Boris Alexander
  • Boris Nikolai
  • Boris Ivan
  • Boris Dmitri
  • Boris Alexei
  • Boris Victor

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 Boris

Natasha Olga Sasha Dmitri Katya

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boris or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Boris at #3374 in the United States.

What do Boris and Liam mean?

Boris means "battle glory" (Proto-Slavic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Boris and Liam boy or girl names?

Boris is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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