July vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

July

Boy #6,248 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Julius, born in July"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,248
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jules

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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

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Popularity Comparison

July Rank #6,248
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6248 for July.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

July ___

  • July James
  • July River
  • July Lee
  • July August
  • July Forrest
  • July David

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 July

June August April Autumn River

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is July or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to July at #6248 in the United States.

What do July and Liam mean?

July means "of Julius, born in July" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are July and Liam boy or girl names?

July is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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