Liam vs Marek

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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Marek

Boy #2,473 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, dedicated to Mars"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Hungarian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,473
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Marek Rank #2,473

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2473 for Marek.

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

Marek ___

  • Marek Jan
  • Marek Tomas
  • Marek Stefan
  • Marek Josef
  • Marek Adam
  • Marek Jakub

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marek

Jakub Tomas Lukas Anna Karolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Marek more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Marek at #2473 in the United States.

What do Liam and Marek mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Marek means "of Mars, dedicated to Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Liam and Marek boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Marek is primarily a boy name.

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