Lewis vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lew, Louie

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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

Lewis Rank #435
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #435 for Lewis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lewis ___

  • Lewis James
  • Lewis Arthur
  • Lewis Charles
  • Lewis Thomas
  • Lewis Henry
  • Lewis George

Liam ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lewis or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lewis at #435 in the United States.

What do Lewis and Liam mean?

Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Lewis and Liam boy or girl names?

Lewis is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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