Cyprus vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cyprus

Boy #4,267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the island of Cyprus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,267
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cy, Cip

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Cyprus Rank #4,267
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4267 for Cyprus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cyprus ___

  • Cyprus James
  • Cyprus Lee
  • Cyprus River
  • Cyprus Stone
  • Cyprus Reid
  • Cyprus Hawk

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 Cyprus

Atlas Caspian Zara Indigo Rio

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyprus or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cyprus at #4267 in the United States.

What do Cyprus and Liam mean?

Cyprus means "from the island of Cyprus" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cyprus and Liam boy or girl names?

Cyprus is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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