Jakub vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jakub

Boy #3,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"may God protect, supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Czech Polish Slovak German Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,151
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kuba, Janek, Jaku

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

Jakub Rank #3,151
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3151 for Jakub.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jakub ___

  • Jakub Jan
  • Jakub Tomas
  • Jakub Michal
  • Jakub Adam
  • Jakub Martin
  • Jakub Lukas

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 Jakub

Tomáš Marek Lukáš Karolína Tereza

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jakub or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Jakub at #3151 in the United States.

What do Jakub and Liam mean?

Jakub means "may God protect, supplanter" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Jakub and Liam boy or girl names?

Jakub is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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