Giannis vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giannis

Boy #1,479 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis)

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,479
Total SSA Count
122
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gian, Yanni

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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

Giannis Rank #1,479
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1479 for Giannis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Giannis ___

  • Giannis Alexandros
  • Giannis Konstantinos
  • Giannis Nikos
  • Giannis Petros
  • Giannis Michael
  • Giannis Dimitri

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 Giannis

Theo Nikos Katerina Eleni Kostas

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giannis or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Giannis at #1479 in the United States.

What do Giannis and Liam mean?

Giannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Greek Ioannis) origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Giannis and Liam boy or girl names?

Giannis is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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