Jose vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Jose Rank #91
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #91 for Jose.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

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 Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jose or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Jose at #91 in the United States.

What do Jose and Liam mean?

Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Jose and Liam boy or girl names?

Jose is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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