Garth vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garth

Boy #5,248 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enclosure, yard, garden"

Origin: Old Norse gardr

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,248
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gar, Gaie, Garkins

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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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Popularity Comparison

Garth Rank #5,248
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5248 for Garth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Garth ___

  • Garth Wayne
  • Garth Lee
  • Garth Allen
  • Garth Edward
  • Garth Michael
  • Garth James

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 Garth

Wayne Dale Brenda Linda Rex

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garth or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Garth at #5248 in the United States.

What do Garth and Liam mean?

Garth means "enclosure, yard, garden" (Old Norse gardr origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Garth and Liam boy or girl names?

Garth is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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