Liam vs Martez

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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Martez

Boy #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Latino African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Tez

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Martez Rank #3,649

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3649 for Martez.

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

Martez ___

  • Martez Antonio
  • Martez Darius
  • Martez James
  • Martez Emmanuel
  • Martez Leon
  • Martez Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Martez

Cortez Darius Tariq Jayla Tiara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Martez more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Martez at #3649 in the United States.

What do Liam and Martez mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Martez means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin via Spanish origin).

Are Liam and Martez boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Martez is primarily a boy name.

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