Landry vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Landry

Girl #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the land"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Land, Lanny

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

Landry Rank #1,187
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1187 for Landry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Landry ___

  • Landry Grace
  • Landry Marie
  • Landry Jane
  • Landry Rose
  • Landry Claire
  • Landry 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 Landry

Sutton Harper Dawson Wren Quinn

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Landry or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Landry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Landry and Liam mean?

Landry means "ruler of the land" (Germanic origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Landry and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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