Faith vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fai, Fay, Faie

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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

Faith Rank #249
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #249 for Faith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faith ___

  • Faith Hope
  • Faith Grace
  • Faith Ann
  • Faith Marie
  • Faith Elizabeth
  • Faith Joy

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 Faith

Hope Grace Joy Love Charity

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Faith at #249 in the United States.

What do Faith and Liam mean?

Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Faith and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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