Latham vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Latham

Boy #5,539 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"at the barns, near the granary"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,539
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lath, Latch

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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

Latham Rank #5,539
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5539 for Latham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Latham ___

  • Latham James
  • Latham William
  • Latham Henry
  • Latham George
  • Latham Edward
  • Latham Robert

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 Latham

Fletcher Holden Weston Hadley Sutton

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latham or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Latham at #5539 in the United States.

What do Latham and Liam mean?

Latham means "at the barns, near the granary" (Old Norse origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Latham and Liam boy or girl names?

Latham is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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