Legacy
Meaning
"inheritance, something handed down through generations"
Origin: Latin via English
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #610
- Total SSA Count
- 491
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Lega, Lacy, Lee
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"inheritance, something handed down through generations"
Origin: Latin via English
"strong-willed warrior"
Origin: Irish
Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #610 for Legacy.
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Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Legacy at #610 in the United States.
Legacy means "inheritance, something handed down through generations" (Latin via English origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).
Legacy is primarily a girl name. Liam is primarily a boy name.