Farrell vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Farrell Rank #27,294
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #27294 for Farrell.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farrell ___

  • Farrell James
  • Farrell Patrick
  • Farrell Michael
  • Farrell Sean
  • Farrell Thomas
  • Farrell William

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 Farrell

Connell Donnell Carroll Niall Declan

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farrell or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Farrell at #27294 in the United States.

What do Farrell and Liam mean?

Farrell means "man of valor, hero" (Irish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Farrell and Liam boy or girl names?

Farrell is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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