Haley vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haley

Girl #781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"hay clearing, hay field"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#781
Total SSA Count
361
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Hale, Lee

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Haley Rank #781
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #781 for Haley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Haley ___

  • Haley Grace
  • Haley Ann
  • Haley Marie
  • Haley Elizabeth
  • Haley Rose
  • Haley Jane

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 Haley

Paige Chloe Tyler Dylan Morgan

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Haley or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Haley at #781 in the United States.

What do Haley and Liam mean?

Haley means "hay clearing, hay field" (Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Haley and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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