Grenville vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grenville

Boy #42,381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

Cultural Roots

English British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#42,381
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gren, Ville, Grenny

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

Grenville Rank #42,381
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #42381 for Grenville.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grenville ___

  • Grenville James
  • Grenville William
  • Grenville Arthur
  • Grenville Henry
  • Grenville Edward

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 Grenville

Granville Orville Stafford Barnwell Hartley

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grenville or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Grenville at #42381 in the United States.

What do Grenville and Liam mean?

Grenville means "Large or great settlement (from French grande ville)" (Anglo-Norman French origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Grenville and Liam boy or girl names?

Grenville is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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