Liam vs Martina

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

All Clear

Martina

Girl #1,162 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German Czech

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,162
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marti, Tina

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Martina Rank #1,162

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1162 for Martina.

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

Martina ___

  • Martina Rose
  • Martina Grace
  • Martina Elena
  • Martina Luz
  • Martina Isabel
  • Martina Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Martina

Sofia Lucia Marco Sebastian Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Martina more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Martina at #1162 in the United States.

What do Liam and Martina mean?

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

Are Liam and Martina boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Martina is primarily a girl name.

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