Liam vs Mathew

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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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mathew Rank #941

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #941 for Mathew.

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

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mathew more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mathew mean?

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

Are Liam and Mathew boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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