Genevieve vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Genevieve

Girl #165 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"tribe woman; woman of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#165
Total SSA Count
1,835
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Genny, Gen, Viv

Playground Safety Score

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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

Genevieve Rank #165
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #165 for Genevieve.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Genevieve ___

  • Genevieve Rose
  • Genevieve Claire
  • Genevieve Louise
  • Genevieve Marie
  • Genevieve Anne
  • Genevieve Grace

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 Genevieve

Sebastian Vivienne Theodore Isabelle Raphael

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genevieve or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Genevieve at #165 in the United States.

What do Genevieve and Liam mean?

Genevieve means "tribe woman; woman of the people" (Germanic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Genevieve and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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