George vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #123 for George.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

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 George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to George at #123 in the United States.

What do George and Liam mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are George and Liam boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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