Liam vs Mathius

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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Mathius

Boy #5,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English Christian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,888
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Matt, Mat

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Liam Rank #1
Mathius Rank #5,888

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5888 for Mathius.

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

Mathius ___

  • Mathius James
  • Mathius John
  • Mathius Samuel
  • Mathius Joseph
  • Mathius Alexander
  • Mathius David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Mathius

Tobias Elias Lucas Jonas Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Mathius more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Mathius at #5888 in the United States.

What do Liam and Mathius mean?

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

Are Liam and Mathius boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Mathius is primarily a boy name.

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