Henrique vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henrique

Boy #3,660 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the home"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,660
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Henri, Ricky, Rique

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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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

Henrique Rank #3,660
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3660 for Henrique.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Henrique ___

  • Henrique Antonio
  • Henrique Carlos
  • Henrique Luis
  • Henrique Eduardo
  • Henrique Manuel
  • Henrique Rafael

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 Henrique

Beatriz Fernando Isabel Carolina Rodrigo

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henrique or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Henrique at #3660 in the United States.

What do Henrique and Liam mean?

Henrique means "ruler of the home" (Germanic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Henrique and Liam boy or girl names?

Henrique is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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