Davy vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davy

Boy #2,844 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,844
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dave

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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

Davy Rank #2,844
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2844 for Davy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Davy ___

  • Davy James
  • Davy Lee
  • Davy Ray
  • Davy Cole
  • Davy Wayne
  • Davy Paul

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 Davy

Bobby Tommy Ricky Susie Peggy

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davy or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Davy at #2844 in the United States.

What do Davy and Liam mean?

Davy means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Davy and Liam boy or girl names?

Davy is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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