Liam vs Mateus

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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Mateus

Boy #3,014 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,014
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mat, Teus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mateus Rank #3,014

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3014 for Mateus.

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

Mateus ___

  • Mateus Gabriel
  • Mateus Alexandre
  • Mateus Lucas
  • Mateus Rafael
  • Mateus Paulo
  • Mateus Henrique

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mateus

Isabella Lucas Valentina Pedro Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mateus more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mateus at #3014 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mateus mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mateus means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Mateus boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mateus is primarily a boy name.

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