Liam vs Matheus

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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Matheus

Boy #2,398 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"given by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Scandinavian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,398
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Theus

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Matheus Rank #2,398

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2398 for Matheus.

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

Matheus ___

  • Matheus Alexandre
  • Matheus Gabriel
  • Matheus Lucas
  • Matheus Felipe
  • Matheus Rafael
  • Matheus Jose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Matheus

Isabella Lukas Sofia Rafael Ana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Matheus more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Matheus at #2398 in the United States.

What do Liam and Matheus mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Matheus means "given by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Liam and Matheus boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Matheus is primarily a boy name.

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