Cori vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cori

Girl #1,765 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden, young woman"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,765
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Co

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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

Cori Rank #1,765
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1765 for Cori.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cori ___

  • Cori Lynn
  • Cori Ann
  • Cori Marie
  • Cori Lee
  • Cori Beth
  • Cori Jane

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 Cori

Tori Lori Kori Rori Allie

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cori or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cori at #1765 in the United States.

What do Cori and Liam mean?

Cori means "maiden, young woman" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cori and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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