Judith vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judith

Girl #831 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of Judea"

Origin: Hebrew Yehudit

Cultural Roots

English Jewish German French Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#831
Total SSA Count
326
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Judy, Jude, Judi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Judith Rank #831
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #831 for Judith.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Judith ___

  • Judith Ann
  • Judith Marie
  • Judith Lynn
  • Judith Claire
  • Judith Rose
  • Judith Elizabeth

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 Judith

Dorothy Ruth Eleanor Margaret Walter

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judith or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Judith at #831 in the United States.

What do Judith and Liam mean?

Judith means "woman of Judea" (Hebrew Yehudit origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Judith and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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