Faye vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
559
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Faye Rank #539
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #539 for Faye.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Faye ___

  • Faye Elizabeth
  • Faye Marie
  • Faye Grace
  • Faye Louise
  • Faye Alexandra
  • Faye Catherine

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 Faye

Ivy June Beau Lena Cole

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Faye and Liam mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Faye and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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