Findley vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Findley

Boy #6,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fair warrior, white hero"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,198
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fin, Finn

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

Findley Rank #6,198
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6198 for Findley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Findley ___

  • Findley James
  • Findley Angus
  • Findley Douglas
  • Findley Ross
  • Findley Robert

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 Findley

Callum Hamish Isla Fiona Alasdair

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Findley or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Findley at #6198 in the United States.

What do Findley and Liam mean?

Findley means "fair warrior, white hero" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Findley and Liam boy or girl names?

Findley is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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