Liam vs Luis

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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Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Luis Rank #130

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #130 for Luis.

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

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Luis more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Luis at #130 in the United States.

What do Liam and Luis mean?

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

Are Liam and Luis boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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