Denis vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denis

Boy #1,643 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus, god of wine"

Origin: Greek Dionysios

Cultural Roots

French Russian Eastern European Spanish-speaking Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,643
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Den, Deni, Denny

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Denis Rank #1,643
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1643 for Denis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denis ___

  • Denis Philippe
  • Denis Marc
  • Denis Patrick
  • Denis Pierre
  • Denis Antoine
  • Denis Julien

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 Denis

Nicolas Laurent Sophie Chloe Fabien

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denis or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Denis at #1643 in the United States.

What do Denis and Liam mean?

Denis means "follower of Dionysus, god of wine" (Greek Dionysios origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Denis and Liam boy or girl names?

Denis is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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