Liam vs Luigi

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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Luigi

Boy #2,681 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Italian Italian-American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,681
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Gino

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Luigi Rank #2,681

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2681 for Luigi.

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

Luigi ___

  • Luigi Antonio
  • Luigi Marco
  • Luigi Giovanni
  • Luigi Emilio
  • Luigi Carlo
  • Luigi Angelo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Luigi

Mario Sofia Isabella Lucia Gianni

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Luigi more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Luigi at #2681 in the United States.

What do Liam and Luigi mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Luigi means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Liam and Luigi boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Luigi is primarily a boy name.

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