Filip vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Filip

Boy #2,552 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Swedish Czech Slovenian Croatian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,552
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fil, Pip

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Filip Rank #2,552
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2552 for Filip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Filip ___

  • Filip Jan
  • Filip Aleksander
  • Filip Erik
  • Filip Anders
  • Filip Martin
  • Filip Lukas

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 Filip

Mikael Anna Erik Sofia Lukas

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Filip or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Filip at #2552 in the United States.

What do Filip and Liam mean?

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

Are Filip and Liam boy or girl names?

Filip is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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