Cathleen vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cathleen

Girl #10,275 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #10,275
Total SSA Count: 11
Nicknames: Cat, Cath, Cathy

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Ajorie Vidhitsa Misa Velvet

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cathleen Rank #10,275

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #10275 for Cathleen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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No pairings available yet.

Liam ___

Liam James
Liam Alexander
Liam Thomas
Liam Michael
Liam Patrick
Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathleen or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cathleen at #10275 in the United States.

What do Cathleen and Liam mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cathleen and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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