Felix vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fee

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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

Felix Rank #177
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #177 for Felix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Felix ___

  • Felix James
  • Felix Oliver
  • Felix Theodore
  • Felix Hugo
  • Felix Edward
  • Felix Arthur

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 Felix

Oscar Jasper Violet Beatrice Hugo

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Felix at #177 in the United States.

What do Felix and Liam mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Felix and Liam boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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