Law vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Law

Boy #6,380 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hill, burial mound"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,380
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Law Rank #6,380
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6380 for Law.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Law ___

  • Law James
  • Law Henry
  • Law Edward
  • Law William
  • Law Thomas
  • Law Alexander

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Law or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Law at #6380 in the United States.

What do Law and Liam mean?

Law means "hill, burial mound" (Old Norse/Old English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Law and Liam boy or girl names?

Law is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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