Boy vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boy

Boy #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,506
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Boy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Boy Rank #4,506
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4506 for Boy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boy ___

  • Boy Santos
  • Boy Cruz
  • Boy Manuel
  • Boy Jose
  • Boy Antonio
  • Boy Miguel

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 Boy

Baby Dong Totoy Ding Jun

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boy or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Boy at #4506 in the United States.

What do Boy and Liam mean?

Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Boy and Liam boy or girl names?

Boy is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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