Costa vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Costa

Boy #5,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"coast, shore"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,514
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cos

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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

Costa Rank #5,514
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5514 for Costa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Costa ___

  • Costa James
  • Costa Michael
  • Costa Alexander
  • Costa Luke
  • Costa Rafael
  • Costa Marco

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 Costa

Luca Marco Sofia Elena Dario

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Costa or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Costa at #5514 in the United States.

What do Costa and Liam mean?

Costa means "coast, shore" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Costa and Liam boy or girl names?

Costa is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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