Liam vs Mathews

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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Mathews

Boy #16,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God / gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew (via Matthew/Mattityahu)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,271
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Math

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mathews Rank #16,271

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #16271 for Mathews.

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

Mathews ___

  • Mathews James
  • Mathews Cole
  • Mathews Reed
  • Mathews Blake
  • Mathews Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mathews

Harrison Brooks Parker Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mathews more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mathews at #16271 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mathews mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Mathews means "gift of God / gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew (via Matthew/Mattityahu) origin).

Are Liam and Mathews boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mathews is primarily a boy name.

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