Kosta vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kosta

Boy #5,916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"constant, steadfast"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Greek Bulgarian Serbian Macedonian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,916
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kos

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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

Kosta Rank #5,916
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5916 for Kosta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kosta ___

  • Kosta Alexander
  • Kosta Dmitri
  • Kosta Ivan
  • Kosta Lev
  • Kosta Mihai
  • Kosta Stefan

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 Kosta

Niko Dmitri Petra Sonya Mila

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kosta or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kosta at #5916 in the United States.

What do Kosta and Liam mean?

Kosta means "constant, steadfast" (Latin origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Kosta and Liam boy or girl names?

Kosta is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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