Jaime vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaime

Boy #606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#606
Total SSA Count
468
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jai, Jay

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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

Jaime Rank #606
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #606 for Jaime.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jaime ___

  • Jaime Antonio
  • Jaime Miguel
  • Jaime Eduardo
  • Jaime Andrés
  • Jaime Rafael
  • Jaime Luis

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 Jaime

Isabella Sofía Valentina Carlos Andrés

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaime or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Jaime at #606 in the United States.

What do Jaime and Liam mean?

Jaime means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Jaime and Liam boy or girl names?

Jaime is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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