Liam vs Macario

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

Playground Safety Score

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Macario

Boy #3,422 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"blessed, happy"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,422
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mac, Maco, Cario

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Macario Rank #3,422

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3422 for Macario.

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

Macario ___

  • Macario Antonio
  • Macario Jose
  • Macario Luis
  • Macario Gabriel
  • Macario Miguel
  • Macario Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Macario

Rosario Claudio Esperanza Santiago Graciela

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Macario more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Macario at #3422 in the United States.

What do Liam and Macario mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Macario means "blessed, happy" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Macario boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Macario is primarily a boy name.

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