Bray vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bray

Boy #2,828 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, marshland"

Origin: Old French/English

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,828
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Bray Rank #2,828
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2828 for Bray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bray ___

  • Bray James
  • Bray Thomas
  • Bray Lee
  • Bray Alexander
  • Bray Elliott
  • Bray Owen

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 Bray

Grey Finn Quinn Blake Sloane

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bray or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Bray at #2828 in the United States.

What do Bray and Liam mean?

Bray means "hill, marshland" (Old French/English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Bray and Liam boy or girl names?

Bray is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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