Liam vs Lilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Lilly

Girl #259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily flower, purity"

Origin: Latin lilium

Cultural Roots

English American German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#259
Total SSA Count
1,217
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lil

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Lilly Rank #259

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #259 for Lilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

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

Lilly ___

  • Lilly Rose
  • Lilly Mae
  • Lilly Grace
  • Lilly Ann
  • Lilly Jane
  • Lilly Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lilly

Violet Daisy Iris Jack Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Lilly more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lilly at #259 in the United States.

What do Liam and Lilly mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Lilly means "lily flower, purity" (Latin lilium origin).

Are Liam and Lilly boy or girl names?

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

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