Felipe vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felipe

Boy #927 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#927
Total SSA Count
250
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Feli, Pipe, Phil

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Felipe Rank #927
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #927 for Felipe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felipe ___

  • Felipe Alejandro
  • Felipe Antonio
  • Felipe José
  • Felipe Luis
  • Felipe Andrés
  • Felipe Manuel

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 Felipe

Valentina Isabella Santiago Sofía Sebastián

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felipe or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Felipe at #927 in the United States.

What do Felipe and Liam mean?

Felipe means "lover of horses" (Ancient Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Felipe and Liam boy or girl names?

Felipe is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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