Flip vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flip

Boy #39,513 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"horse lover"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American Dutch English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,513
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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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

Flip Rank #39,513
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #39513 for Flip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flip ___

  • Flip James
  • Flip John
  • Flip Michael
  • Flip Thomas
  • Flip Lee
  • Flip Ray

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flip or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Flip at #39513 in the United States.

What do Flip and Liam mean?

Flip means "horse lover" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Flip and Liam boy or girl names?

Flip is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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