Clarke vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Girl #1,872 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"scribe, secretary, scholar"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,872
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cla, Clar, Clary

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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

Clarke Rank #1,872
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1872 for Clarke.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clarke ___

  • Clarke Rose
  • Clarke Jane
  • Clarke Anne
  • Clarke Louise
  • Clarke Quinn
  • Clarke Wren

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 Clarke

Blake Quinn Sloane Hayes Greer

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Clarke at #1872 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Liam mean?

Clarke means "scribe, secretary, scholar" (Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Clarke and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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