Liam vs Lisa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lisa

Girl #987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English German Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lis, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Lisa Rank #987

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #987 for Lisa.

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

Lisa ___

  • Lisa Marie
  • Lisa Ann
  • Lisa Grace
  • Lisa Nicole
  • Lisa Renee
  • Lisa Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Lisa

Jennifer Karen Michael David Amy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Lisa more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lisa at #987 in the United States.

What do Liam and Lisa mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Lisa means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Lisa boy or girl names?

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

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