Gail vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gail

Girl #6,913 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #6,913
Total SSA Count: 17

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Cathryn Michelina Hazleigh

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Angel Thiago Nicholas Dawson

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Popularity Comparison

Gail Rank #6,913

Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6913 for Gail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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No pairings available yet.

Liam ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gail or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Gail at #6913 in the United States.

What do Gail and Liam mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Gail and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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