December vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

December

Girl #5,239 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tenth month (in original Roman calendar)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,239
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ember, Dece, Bree

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

December Rank #5,239
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5239 for December.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

December ___

  • December Rose
  • December Joy
  • December Wren
  • December Frost
  • December Eve
  • December Grace

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 December

October June August Solstice Winter

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is December or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to December at #5239 in the United States.

What do December and Liam mean?

December means "tenth month (in original Roman calendar)" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are December and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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