Essie vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ess

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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

Essie Rank #2,714
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2714 for Essie.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Essie ___

  • Essie Mae
  • Essie Rose
  • Essie Jane
  • Essie Pearl
  • Essie Grace
  • Essie Faye

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 Essie

Bea Mabel Hazel Archie Ezra

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essie or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Essie and Liam mean?

Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Essie and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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