Fiona vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fiona

Girl #406 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, pure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#406
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fi, Fifi

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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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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fiona Rank #406
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #406 for Fiona.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fiona ___

  • Fiona Rose
  • Fiona Grace
  • Fiona Claire
  • Fiona Jane
  • Fiona Maeve
  • Fiona Kate

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 Fiona

Seamus Aoife Declan Siobhan Finley

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiona or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Fiona at #406 in the United States.

What do Fiona and Liam mean?

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

Are Fiona and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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